Tannersville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12485
Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 865
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,165
- Median income Near-median income area
- $316,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tannersville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12485 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12485 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tannersville, Greene County, New York, home to just 865 residents across 21.7 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12485 reports a modest median household income of $67,165 (27% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,128. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $316,700 (16% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $950; owner occupancy is 47.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 12485 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 12485
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tannersville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12485.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
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 12485, Tannersville, 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
865
Population
21.7
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12485?
28.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
5.7%
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?
$67,165
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$28,128
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12485 ranks among New York ZIPs
Tannersville, 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)
$67,165 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
872housing units
872
Total Housing Units
297
Occupied Units
575
Vacant Units
3.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$316,700
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 54 business establishments in ZIP 12485, employing approximately 266 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,898,000.
54
Businesses
266
Employees
$10.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 31.5% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 27.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 5.6% |
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 12485 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12463
Palenville (12463)
1,484 residents
- 12442
Hunter (12442)
953 residents
- 12485
Tannersville (12485)
865 residents
- 12473
Round Top (12473)
861 residents
- 12427 576
Elka Park (12427)
576 residents
- 12470 536
Purling (12470)
536 residents
- 12436 417
Haines Falls (12436)
417 residents
- 12448 388
Lake Hill (12448)
388 residents
- 12439 305
Hensonville (12439)
305 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12485 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12485 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12436
Haines Falls (12436)
$108,056 median income
- 12473
Round Top (12473)
$103,542 median income
- 12439
Hensonville (12439)
$102,989 median income
- 12454
Maplecrest (12454)
$88,750 median income
- 12470
Purling (12470)
$86,349 median income
- 12485
Tannersville (12485)
$67,165 median income
- 12424
East Jewett (12424)
$54,141 median income
- 12442 $36,912
Hunter (12442)
$36,912 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12485 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12424 | East Jewett, NY | 250 | 3.0 mi |
| 12427 | Elka Park, NY | 576 | 4.3 mi |
| 12436 | Haines Falls, NY | 417 | 3.6 mi |
| 12454 | Maplecrest, NY | 297 | 5.8 mi |
| 12442 | Hunter, NY | 953 | 4.8 mi |
| 12463 | Palenville, NY | 1,484 | 6.5 mi |
| 12439 | Hensonville, NY | 305 | 6.7 mi |
| 12473 | Round Top, NY | 861 | 6.5 mi |
| 12470 | Purling, NY | 536 | 7.3 mi |
| 12448 | Lake Hill, NY | 388 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12485, 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 12485 in?
ZIP code 12485 (Tannersville) 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 12485?
ZIP code 12485 in Tannersville, NY has a population of 865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12485?
The median household income in ZIP 12485 is $67,165, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12485?
The median home value in ZIP 12485 is $316,700, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12485?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12485 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12485?
ZIP code 12485 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 266 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12485?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12485 are: Accommodation and food services (17), Retail trade (15), Construction (3). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12485?
In ZIP code 12485, 39.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 12485?
In ZIP code 12485, approximately 47.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12485?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12485 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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