ZIP Code 12492

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West Kill · Greene County · New York

Population
271

3/sq mi

Median income
$150,833

▲ 98% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$447,000

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 83% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
63.1%

Median age 46.3

Land area
100.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12492 in West Kill, New York has a population of 271. The median household income is $150,833, which is 98% above the national average. Median home value is $447,000, 61% above the US average. 63.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12492 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.4 square miles in West Kill, Greene County, New York. The area is home to 271 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 12492 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12492 sits at $150,833 (63% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $87,406. The poverty rate stands at 1.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $447,000 (18% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12492 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, 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 12492 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 →

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 12492, West Kill, 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

271

Population

100.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12492?

46.3

Median Age

67.1%

Male

32.9%

Female

22.5%

Foreign-Born

White 98.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$150,833

Median Household Income

+63% vs state

$87,406

Per Capita Income

1.3%

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 71.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.1%

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

What does housing look like?

331

Total Housing Units

142

Occupied Units

189

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.1%
Renter 4.9%

$447,000

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 12492, employing approximately 36 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,563,000.

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Businesses

36

Employees

$2.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
12480 Shandaken, NY 634 4.0 mi
12452 Lexington, NY 213 5.2 mi
12444 Jewett, NY 497 5.8 mi
12442 Hunter, NY 953 5.5 mi
12416 Chichester, NY 277 6.3 mi
12450 Lanesville, NY 183 5.9 mi
12407 Ashland, NY 173 9.2 mi
12465 Pine Hill, NY 266 7.1 mi
12464 Phoenicia, NY 1,020 10.4 mi
12495 Willow, NY 265 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12492 in?
ZIP code 12492 (West Kill) 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 12492?
ZIP code 12492 in West Kill, NY has a population of 271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12492?
The median household income in ZIP 12492 is $150,833, which is 98% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12492?
The median home value in ZIP 12492 is $447,000, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12492?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12492 is White at 98.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12492?
ZIP code 12492 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 36 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12492?
In ZIP code 12492, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.1% 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 12492?
In ZIP code 12492, approximately 95.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12492?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12492 is 1.3% 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 West Kill, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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