12561 — New Paltz, NY Home Values
Typical home value $547,709 as of June 2026 · 11th of 52 in Kingston, NY
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 12561, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 12561 compares in the Kingston, NY area
ZIP code 12561 (New Paltz, NY) has a typical home value of $547,709 as of June 2026, ranking 11th of 52 ZIP codes tracked in the Kingston, NY area, more expensive than about 81% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +3.2% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +33.9%, from $408,895 in June 2021 to $547,709 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 16× the annual rent ($2,848/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Kingston, NY forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Kingston.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 12561 has a population of 18,531, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 74.9% White, 12.7% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.3% two or more races, 2.7% Asian, 1% another race, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ULSTER BOCES | 175 RTE 32 N, NEW PALTZ, NY | 0.4 mi |
| DUZINE SCHOOL | 31 SUNSET RIDGE, NEW PALTZ, NY | 0.8 mi |
| NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL | 196 MAIN ST, NEW PALTZ, NY | 1.5 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12561?
$547,709 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 12561 an expensive ZIP code in the Kingston, NY area?
12561 ranks 11th of 52 ZIP codes in the Kingston, NY area by typical home value, more expensive than about 81% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 12561 changed over the past year?
+3.2% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 12561?
The typical home price is 16× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($2,848/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 12561?
18,531, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 12561?
ULSTER BOCES (0.4 mi), DUZINE SCHOOL (0.8 mi), NEW PALTZ MIDDLE SCHOOL (1.5 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 12561?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Kingston, NY forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.