Prattsville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12468
Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,036
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,875
- Median income Below-median income area
- $241,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Prattsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12468 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12468 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prattsville, Greene County, New York, home to just 1,036 residents across 112.6 square miles, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12468 reports a modest median household income of $51,875 (44% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,369. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $241,100 (36% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $763; owner occupancy is 77.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 12468 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 12468
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prattsville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12468.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Utilities 3
Utilities
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 12468, Prattsville, 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
1,036
Population
112.6
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12468?
54.1
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
6.0%
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?
$51,875
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$45,369
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12468 ranks among New York ZIPs
Prattsville, 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)
$51,875 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,282housing units
1,282
Total Housing Units
626
Occupied Units
656
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$241,100
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$763
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 12468, employing approximately 135 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,995,000.
37
Businesses
135
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 29.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 16.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.1% |
| 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12468 vs 12407 →
ZIP 12468 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
- 12076
Gilboa (12076)
1,500 residents
- 12430
Fleischmanns (12430)
1,194 residents
- 12468
Prattsville (12468)
1,036 residents
- 12434
Grand Gorge (12434)
751 residents
- 12444 497
Jewett (12444)
497 residents
- 12421 470
Denver (12421)
470 residents
- 12492 271
West Kill (12492)
271 residents
- 12465 266
Pine Hill (12465)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12468 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12468 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
- 12421
Denver (12421)
$100,819 median income
- 12076
Gilboa (12076)
$84,583 median income
- 12444
Jewett (12444)
$77,708 median income
- 12430
Fleischmanns (12430)
$68,250 median income
- 12407
Ashland (12407)
$63,438 median income
- 12496 $59,286
Windham (12496)
$59,286 median income
- 12468 $51,875
Prattsville (12468)
$51,875 median income
- 12434 $48,656
Grand Gorge (12434)
$48,656 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12468 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12407 | Ashland, NY | 173 | 3.6 mi |
| 12452 | Lexington, NY | 213 | 4.3 mi |
| 12434 | Grand Gorge, NY | 751 | 5.8 mi |
| 12076 | Gilboa, NY | 1,500 | 7.9 mi |
| 12444 | Jewett, NY | 497 | 6.9 mi |
| 12421 | Denver, NY | 470 | 7.1 mi |
| 12430 | Fleischmanns, NY | 1,194 | 7.7 mi |
| 12496 | Windham, NY | 1,634 | 7.9 mi |
| 12465 | Pine Hill, NY | 266 | 10.3 mi |
| 12492 | West Kill, NY | 271 | 9.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12468, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,036 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 12468 in?
ZIP code 12468 (Prattsville) 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 12468?
ZIP code 12468 in Prattsville, NY has a population of 1,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12468?
The median household income in ZIP 12468 is $51,875, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12468?
The median home value in ZIP 12468 is $241,100, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12468?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12468 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12468?
ZIP code 12468 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 135 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12468?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12468 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (6), Utilities (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12468?
In ZIP code 12468, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12468?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12468 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12468?
In ZIP code 12468, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12468?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12468 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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