ZIP Code 12482
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South Cairo · Greene County · New York
- Population
- 680
- Median home value
- $187,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 4.9%
- Land area
- 5.7 sq mi
119/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 62.6
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.
- 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 + 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
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?
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
$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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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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