Climax, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12042
Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 271
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $115,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Climax pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12042 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12042 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Climax, Greene County, New York, home to just 271 residents across 11.2 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12042, but per-capita income is $50,551. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $115,200 (70% below the average New York ZIP); owner occupancy is 41.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 12042 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12042, Climax, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
271
Population
11.2
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12042?
38.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$50,551
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
95housing units
95
Total Housing Units
95
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$115,200
Median Home Value
-70% vs state ZIP avg
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 12042, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,000.
3
Businesses
13
Employees
$308K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12042 vs 12087 →
ZIP 12042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12051
Coxsackie (12051)
7,070 residents
- 12083
Greenville (12083)
3,795 residents
- 12192 1,722
West Coxsackie (12192)
1,722 residents
- 12451 1,674
Leeds (12451)
1,674 residents
- 12058 1,445
Earlton (12058)
1,445 residents
- 12431 1,381
Freehold (12431)
1,381 residents
- 12087 1,073
Hannacroix (12087)
1,073 residents
- 12046 817
Coeymans Hollow (12046)
817 residents
- 12042 271
Climax (12042)
271 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12042 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12087 | Hannacroix, NY | 1,073 | 2.4 mi |
| 12058 | Earlton, NY | 1,445 | 3.6 mi |
| 12007 | Alcove, NY | 60 | 3.8 mi |
| 12176 | Surprise, NY | 198 | 2.8 mi |
| 12046 | Coeymans Hollow, NY | 817 | 6.2 mi |
| 12192 | West Coxsackie, NY | 1,722 | 4.7 mi |
| 12451 | Leeds, NY | 1,674 | 6.9 mi |
| 12051 | Coxsackie, NY | 7,070 | 5.5 mi |
| 12083 | Greenville, NY | 3,795 | 5.8 mi |
| 12431 | Freehold, NY | 1,381 | 5.9 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12042 in?
ZIP code 12042 (Climax) is located in Greene County, New York. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12042?
ZIP code 12042 in Climax, NY has a population of 271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12042?
The median home value in ZIP 12042 is $115,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12042?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12042 is White at 98.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12042?
ZIP code 12042 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 13 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12042?
In ZIP code 12042, 44.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12042?
In ZIP code 12042, approximately 41.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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