South Cairo, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12482
Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 680
- 119/sq mi High-density area
- $187,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 4.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Cairo pairs below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 119
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12482 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12482 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Cairo, Greene County, New York, home to just 680 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12482, but per-capita income is $34,490. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $187,200 (51% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $958; owner occupancy is 51.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 12482 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 12482
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Cairo, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12482.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 12482, South Cairo, 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
680
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
119
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12482?
62.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
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?
$34,490
Per Capita Income
12.3%
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
260housing units
260
Total Housing Units
239
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$187,200
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$958
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 15 business establishments in ZIP 12482, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,628,000.
15
Businesses
127
Employees
$8.6M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 26.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 20.0% |
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 12482 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12414
Catskill (12414)
10,510 residents
- 12015 3,010
Athens (12015)
3,010 residents
- 12413 2,948
Cairo (12413)
2,948 residents
- 12451 1,674
Leeds (12451)
1,674 residents
- 12463 1,484
Palenville (12463)
1,484 residents
- 12058 1,445
Earlton (12058)
1,445 residents
- 12431 1,381
Freehold (12431)
1,381 residents
- 12473 861
Round Top (12473)
861 residents
- 12482 680
South Cairo (12482)
680 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12482 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12451 | Leeds, NY | 1,674 | 2.6 mi |
| 12414 | Catskill, NY | 10,510 | 3.5 mi |
| 12473 | Round Top, NY | 861 | 4.4 mi |
| 12413 | Cairo, NY | 2,948 | 4.6 mi |
| 12058 | Earlton, NY | 1,445 | 5.8 mi |
| 12176 | Surprise, NY | 198 | 7.8 mi |
| 12463 | Palenville, NY | 1,484 | 5.7 mi |
| 12015 | Athens, NY | 3,010 | 6.6 mi |
| 12470 | Purling, NY | 536 | 6.5 mi |
| 12431 | Freehold, NY | 1,381 | 7.2 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12482 in?
ZIP code 12482 (South Cairo) 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 12482?
ZIP code 12482 in South Cairo, NY has a population of 680 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12482?
The median home value in ZIP 12482 is $187,200, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12482?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12482 is White at 95.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12482?
ZIP code 12482 has 15 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12482?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12482 are: Retail trade (4), Construction (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12482?
In ZIP code 12482, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.9% 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 12482?
In ZIP code 12482, approximately 51.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12482?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12482 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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