Hunter, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12442
Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 953
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,912
- Median income Below-median income area
- $436,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hunter pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12442 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12442 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hunter, Greene County, New York, home to just 953 residents across 85.9 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12442 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,912 (60% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,922. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $436,200 (15% above the average New York ZIP), while 64.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,059.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 12442 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hunter, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12442.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 12442, Hunter, 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
953
Population
85.9
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12442?
62.8
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
5.2%
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?
$36,912
Median Household Income
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$36,922
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12442 ranks among New York ZIPs
Hunter, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$36,912 1st percentile higher than 1% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
1,318housing units
1,318
Total Housing Units
274
Occupied Units
1,044
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$436,200
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,059
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 12442, employing approximately 682 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,642,000.
37
Businesses
682
Employees
$21.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 21.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 18.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 5 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 8.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 12442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12496
Windham (12496)
1,634 residents
- 12442
Hunter (12442)
953 residents
- 12485
Tannersville (12485)
865 residents
- 12444 497
Jewett (12444)
497 residents
- 12439 305
Hensonville (12439)
305 residents
- 12454 297
Maplecrest (12454)
297 residents
- 12416 277
Chichester (12416)
277 residents
- 12492 271
West Kill (12492)
271 residents
- 12495 265
Willow (12495)
265 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12442 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12442 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12492
West Kill (12492)
$150,833 median income
- 12439
Hensonville (12439)
$102,989 median income
- 12454
Maplecrest (12454)
$88,750 median income
- 12444
Jewett (12444)
$77,708 median income
- 12485
Tannersville (12485)
$67,165 median income
- 12496 $59,286
Windham (12496)
$59,286 median income
- 12424 $54,141
East Jewett (12424)
$54,141 median income
- 12442 $36,912
Hunter (12442)
$36,912 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12442 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12450 | Lanesville, NY | 183 | 5.7 mi |
| 12485 | Tannersville, NY | 865 | 4.8 mi |
| 12444 | Jewett, NY | 497 | 4.5 mi |
| 12492 | West Kill, NY | 271 | 5.5 mi |
| 12424 | East Jewett, NY | 250 | 5.6 mi |
| 12439 | Hensonville, NY | 305 | 6.2 mi |
| 12495 | Willow, NY | 265 | 9.0 mi |
| 12496 | Windham, NY | 1,634 | 7.9 mi |
| 12454 | Maplecrest, NY | 297 | 6.6 mi |
| 12416 | Chichester, NY | 277 | 8.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12442, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12442 in?
ZIP code 12442 (Hunter) 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 12442?
ZIP code 12442 in Hunter, NY has a population of 953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12442?
The median household income in ZIP 12442 is $36,912, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12442?
The median home value in ZIP 12442 is $436,200, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12442 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12442?
ZIP code 12442 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 682 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12442 are: Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (7), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12442?
In ZIP code 12442, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 12442?
In ZIP code 12442, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12442 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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