Zena, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,031.
Population change since 2000: -7.9%
Males: 481  (46.7%)
Females: 550  (53.3%)
Median resident age:

60.6 years
New York median age:

40.0 years

Zip codes: 12498.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $114,741 (it was $62,566 in 2000)
Zena:

$114,741
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $64,643 (it was $32,084 in 2000)

Zena CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $449,895 (it was $140,800 in 2000)
Zena:

$449,895
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $415,241; detached houses: $425,811
March 2022 cost of living index in Zena: 107.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.7%
(5.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 75.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Zena, NY (2022)
    • 54675.2%White alone
    • 10113.9%Asian alone
    • 719.8%Hispanic
    • 172.3%Two or more races
    • 111.5%Black alone

Races in Zena detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Italian (12.4%), Russian (11.9%), Irish (10.2%), Welsh (7.5%), American (5.8%), English (5.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 2.95 square miles.

Population density: 350 people per square mile   (very low).

Zena, New York map

148 residents are foreign born (10.3% Asia, 5.2% Europe, 5.1% Latin America).

This place:

20.4%
New York:

22.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $7,651 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $8,206 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (46.8 miles , pop. 95,658).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (82.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

West Hurley, NY (1.3 miles ),
Woodstock, NY (1.4 miles ),
Lake Katrine, NY (2.3 miles ),
Ulster, NY (2.4 miles ),
Lincoln Park, NY (2.5 miles ),
Glasco, NY (2.7 miles ),
Saugerties South, NY (2.7 miles ),
Hurley, NY (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 42.02 N, Longitude: 74.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 845

Distribution of median household income in Zena, NY in 2022
Distribution of house value in Zena, NY in 2022

Zena satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Zena, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (18.2%)
  • Health care (11.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (13.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (12.5%)
  • Computer & electronic products (9.8%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Health care (6.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (6.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (29.1%)
  • Health care (17.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.7%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Furniture & home furnishings, household appliance stores (5.3%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.3%)
  • Computer & electronic products (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Zena, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (12.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.2%)
  • Media and communications workers (6.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Legal support workers (5.0%)
  • Computer specialists (3.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (18.8%)
  • Media and communications workers (8.6%)
  • Computer specialists (7.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.1%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.3%)
  • Architects, surveyors, and cartographers (4.3%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9.0%)
  • Legal support workers (7.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.7%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.7%)

Average climate in Zena, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Zena, New York average temperatures Zena, New York average precipitation Zena, New York humidity Zena, New York wind speed Zena, New York snowfall Zena, New York sunshine Zena, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 56.6. This is better than average.

City:

56.6
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.0919. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 6.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0919
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 30.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Zena-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 37% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.9 miles away from the Zena place center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1995, a category F4 tornado 35.8 miles away from the place center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Zena-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 134.2 miles away from Zena center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 173.3 miles away from Zena center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 171.5 miles away from Zena center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 350.0 miles away from Zena center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 162.4 miles away from Zena center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.8 miles away from Zena center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Ulster County (32) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 23
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 12, Hurricanes: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Blizzards: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Power Outage: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Water Shortage: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 3 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Zena topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Zena:

  • ALWAYS THERE FAMILY HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • KINGSTON HOSPITAL DIALYSIS CENTER- SATELLITE (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • US HOMECARE KINGSTON CLOSED (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • ULSTER-GREENE COUNTY CHAPTER NYS ARC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • ULSTER CO DOH NURSING DIV CHHA (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)
  • NORTHEAST CENTER FOR SPECIAL CARE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LAKE KATRINE, NY)
  • GOLDEN HILL HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; KINGSTON, NY)

Amtrak station near Zena:

  • 10 miles: RHINECLIFF-KINGSTON (RHINECLIFF, HUTTON & CHARLES STS.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Zena:

  • Bard College (about 10 miles; Annandale-On-Hudson, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,137)
  • Ulster County Community College (about 12 miles; Stone Ridge, NY; FT enrollment: 2,207)
  • State University of New York at New Paltz (about 20 miles; New Paltz, NY; FT enrollment: 7,319)
  • Culinary Institute of America (about 21 miles; Hyde Park, NY; FT enrollment: 3,869)
  • Marist College (about 23 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 5,536)
  • Dutchess Community College (about 23 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 6,554)
  • Vassar College (about 26 miles; Poughkeepsie, NY; FT enrollment: 2,469)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Woodstock Fire Company 4 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Ulster County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.8%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.6% of all households
5 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
5 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Zena:

Marital status in Zena, NY
  • Never married: 23.0%
  • Now married: 57.3%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 3.0%
  • Divorced: 13.9%

For population 25 years and over in Zena:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 62.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 41.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.7
New York average:

13.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Zena, NY (based on Ulster County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic50,25627
Mainline Protestant15,31178
Other4,26230
Evangelical Protestant4,10442
Black Protestant1,0647
Orthodox1501
None107,346-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 45
Here:

2.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Ulster County:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 23
This county:

1.27 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 71
Ulster County:

3.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 229
Ulster County:

12.61 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.1%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Ulster County:

26.7%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.9%
New York:

15.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

58.6%
New York:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

59.4%
State:

48.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.1
New York:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.0%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Zena:

11.9%
New York:

11.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Zena:

7.1
New York:

6.8

Overweight people:
Zena:

39.6%
New York:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

63.1%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Zena:

82.1%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Zena, NY Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Zena:

  • WGHQ (920 AM; 5 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKNY (1490 AM; 1 kW; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGNY (1220 AM; 10 kW; NEWBURGH, NY; Owner: SUNRISE BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WEOK (1390 AM; 5 kW; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Zena:

  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WFRH (91.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKW (92.9 FM; SAUGERTIES, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDST (100.1 FM; WOODSTOCK, NY; Owner: CHET-5 BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBPM (94.3 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
  • WCZX (97.7 FM; HYDE PARK, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRRB (96.9 FM; ARLINGTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBWZ (93.3 FM; NEW PALTZ, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRWD-FM (107.3 FM; HIGHLAND, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • W292CM (106.3 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: JOHN KATONAH)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMQ (105.1 FM; GREAT BARRINGTON, MA; Owner: WAMC)

TV broadcast stations around Zena:

  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 10.7mTotal length
  • $6,945,000Total costs
  • 1,241Total average daily traffic
  • 93Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,737Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$320,1609$216,13717$203,1962$66,5358$230,856
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$02$208,2750$01$142,730
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$02$400,9406$269,8950$02$268,740
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$125,3904$282,2450$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$01$207,1600$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 9505.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$182,630
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
Choose year:  2009 2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 9505.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Zena, NY
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Zena, NY - Value
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Zena, NY
  • 54.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 24.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.6%Utility gas
  • 8.1%Electricity
  • 2.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Zena, NY
  • 100.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Zena compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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  • #98 (12498) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the smallest percentage of returns reporting salary or wage in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Sulfur Oxides Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
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