Shokan
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Shokan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, with 1,075 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 709 ft (216 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Hurley, 5.6 miles E.
- 1,075residents (2020 Census)
- 709 ftelevation · 216 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.1 km²
- 276 / sq mipopulation density
- 12481ZIP code
About Shokan
Shokan is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the town of Olive in Ulster County, New York, United States, within the Catskill Park. The population was 1,075 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Shokan
- Median household income
- $137,361
- Median home value
- $292,900
- Median rent
- $2,291/mo
- Median age
- 54.3
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Shokan had 1,075 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Density | 276 per sq mi (107 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shokan at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Ulster County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,075 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.89 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9809° N, 74.2130° W |
| ZIP code | 12481 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3667081 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shokan
- West Hurley5.6 mi E
- Woodstock6.5 mi NE
- Zena7.2 mi NE
- Phoenicia8.8 mi NW
- Hurley9.2 mi SE
- Stone Ridge9.7 mi S
- Hillside10.2 mi SE
- Ruby10.6 mi E
- Lincoln Park10.8 mi E
- Lake Katrine11.5 mi E
- Rosendale11.6 mi SE
- Kingston11.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Shokan
What county is Shokan in?
Shokan is in Ulster County, New York.
What is the population of Shokan, NY?
1,075 people lived in Shokan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shokan, NY?
The ZIP code of Shokan is 12481.
What is the elevation of Shokan?
709 feet (216 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shokan?
West Hurley (5.6 mi), Woodstock (6.5 mi), Zena (7.2 mi), Phoenicia (8.8 mi), Hurley (9.2 mi).
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