ZIP Code 12482

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South Cairo · Greene County · New York

Population
680

119/sq mi

Median home value
$187,200

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.9%

Median age 62.6

Land area
5.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12482 in South Cairo, New York has a population of 680. Median home value is $187,200, 33% below the US average. 4.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12482 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.7 square miles in South Cairo, Greene County, New York. The area is home to 680 residents, producing a population density of 119 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12482 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12482 sits at , while per-capita income is $34,490. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $187,200 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $958 per month, and 51.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12482 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 12482 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12482

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12482.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

680

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12482?

62.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

260

Total Housing Units

239

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.5%
Renter 48.5%

$187,200

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12482 vs 12451 →

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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Official Data Resources for South Cairo, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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