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Zena, NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York. ZIP codes: 12498.

Population

997

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

326

ZIP codes

1

Zena and its ZIP codes

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Zena at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $154,250 a year, 79% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $484,800 (14% above New York).

Local data for Zena, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Zena, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$154,250

Poverty rate

10.2%

Median home value

$484,800

Homeownership

95.0%

Bachelor's or higher

64.7%

Median age

57.5

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (135), German Americans (132), Russian Americans (86).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Zena.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,421

60,554 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,090

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.2B

FY 2026, $6,379 per person

Ulster County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Zena, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit5.0%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
  • Worked from home24.3%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Zena, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

1,690

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

897

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 12°F

67.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Zena, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.2%

U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts

Diabetes

11.6%

U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts

Smoking

9.0%

U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.8%

U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts

ZIP codes in Zena

1 in or overlapping Zena. Population shown

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Cities near Zena

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West HurleyCensus-designated place1.7 mi3.8
WoodstockCensus-designated place2.3 mi6.8
RubyCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.7
Lake KatrineCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.3
Lincoln ParkCensus-designated place6 mi1.5
ShokanCensus-designated place6.8 mi3.9
GlascoCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.6
HurleyCensus-designated place7.3 mi5.5
Saugerties SouthCensus-designated place7.3 mi1.1
HillsideCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.8
East KingstonCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.7
KingstonCity7.8 mi7.5
SaugertiesVillage8.1 mi1.8
BarrytownCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.1
Bard CollegeCensus-designated place9 mi0.8
Malden-on-HudsonCensus-designated place9.2 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Zena, NY in?
Zena is in Ulster County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Zena, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Zena include 12498.
What is the population of Zena, NY?
About 997 people live in Zena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Zena?
Nearby places include West Hurley (1.7 mi), Woodstock (2.3 mi), Ruby (3.8 mi), Lake Katrine (5.3 mi), Lincoln Park (6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023