Ruby
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Ruby is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, with 918 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Katrine, 2.0 miles SE.
- 918residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 540 / sq mipopulation density
- 12475main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Ruby
Ruby is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The community is 6.3 miles (10.1 km) north of Kingston in the town of Ulster. Ruby has a post office with ZIP code 12475, which opened on June 2, 1896. The population was 918 at the 2020 census.
One-time major league baseball player Dutch Schirick was born in Ruby on June 15, 1890. In 1921, he organized the semi-professional Kingston Colonels team. Schirick went on to become a Supreme Court judge in Kingston.
The Roman Catholic Church of St. Wendelinus was founded as a mission station of St. Peter's in Rondoubt. By 1914, it had become a mission of St. Ann's in Sawkill. At that time, the congregation, of English and German descent, numbered approximately 60.
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Living in Ruby
- Median household income
- $104,831
- Median home value
- $347,100
- Median rent
- $1,352/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Ruby had 918 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 918 |
|---|---|
| Density | 540 per sq mi (208 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ruby at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 918 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.70 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.0097° N, 74.0098° W |
| ZIP codes | 12475, 12401, 12449 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3664056 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ruby
- Lake Katrine2.0 mi SE
- Lincoln Park3.6 mi S
- Zena4.0 mi W
- Glasco4.0 mi NE
- Barrytown4.4 mi E
- East Kingston4.4 mi SE
- Saugerties South4.6 mi NE
- West Hurley5.1 mi W
- Bard College5.2 mi E
- Kingston5.5 mi S
- Saugerties5.7 mi NE
- Tivoli5.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Ruby
What county is Ruby in?
Ruby is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Ruby, NY?
918 people lived in Ruby at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ruby, NY?
The main ZIP code is 12475. Other ZIP codes: 12401, 12449.
What is the elevation of Ruby?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ruby?
Lake Katrine (2.0 mi), Lincoln Park (3.6 mi), Zena (4.0 mi), Glasco (4.0 mi), Barrytown (4.4 mi).
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