ZIP Code 12496
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Windham · Greene County · New York
- Population
- 1,634
- Median income
- $59,286
- Median home value
- $314,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.6%
- Land area
- 121.9 sq mi
13/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 57.5
New York
ZIP code 12496 in Windham, New York has a population of 1,634. The median household income is $59,286, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $314,200, 13% above the US average. 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12496 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 121.9 square miles in Windham, Greene County, New York. The area is home to 1,634 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 12496 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12496 sits at $59,286 (36% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $59,156. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $314,200 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $794 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12496 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, 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 12496 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 12496
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12496.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 7
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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 12496, Windham, 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
1,634
Population
121.9
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12496?
57.5
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
15.1%
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?
$59,286
Median Household Income
-36% vs state
$59,156
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
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?
2,020
Total Housing Units
540
Occupied Units
1,480
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,200
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$794
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 12496, employing approximately 1,326 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,913,000.
95
Businesses
1,326
Employees
$33.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 28.4% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 5.3% |
| Information | 3 | 3.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.2% |
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 12496 vs 12444 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12444 | Jewett, NY | 497 | 4.5 mi |
| 12407 | Ashland, NY | 173 | 4.4 mi |
| 12439 | Hensonville, NY | 305 | 5.1 mi |
| 12422 | Durham, NY | 339 | 5.8 mi |
| 12418 | Cornwallville, NY | 537 | 6.1 mi |
| 12442 | Hunter, NY | 953 | 7.9 mi |
| 12469 | Preston Hollow, NY | 677 | 8.5 mi |
| 12452 | Lexington, NY | 213 | 6.5 mi |
| 12454 | Maplecrest, NY | 297 | 6.8 mi |
| 12468 | Prattsville, NY | 1,036 | 7.9 mi |
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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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