Windham, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12496
Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,634
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,286
- Median income Below-median income area
- $314,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Windham pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12496 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12496 covers 121.9 square miles in Windham, Greene County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,634 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12496 reports a modest median household income of $59,286 (36% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,156. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $314,200 (17% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $794; owner occupancy is 88.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 12496 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 12496
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windham, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$59,156
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12496 ranks among New York ZIPs
Windham, 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)
$59,286 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
2,020housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 12496 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12496
Windham (12496)
1,634 residents
- 12468
Prattsville (12468)
1,036 residents
- 12442
Hunter (12442)
953 residents
- 12469
Preston Hollow (12469)
677 residents
- 12418 537
Cornwallville (12418)
537 residents
- 12444 497
Jewett (12444)
497 residents
- 12422 339
Durham (12422)
339 residents
- 12439 305
Hensonville (12439)
305 residents
- 12454 297
Maplecrest (12454)
297 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12496 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12496 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12439
Hensonville (12439)
$102,989 median income
- 12469
Preston Hollow (12469)
$99,722 median income
- 12418
Cornwallville (12418)
$98,472 median income
- 12422
Durham (12422)
$91,667 median income
- 12454
Maplecrest (12454)
$88,750 median income
- 12444
Jewett (12444)
$77,708 median income
- 12407
Ashland (12407)
$63,438 median income
- 12496
Windham (12496)
$59,286 median income
- 12468
Prattsville (12468)
$51,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12496 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12496, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,634 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 12496 in?
ZIP code 12496 (Windham) 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 12496?
ZIP code 12496 in Windham, NY has a population of 1,634 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12496?
The median household income in ZIP 12496 is $59,286, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12496?
The median home value in ZIP 12496 is $314,200, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12496?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12496 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12496?
ZIP code 12496 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 1,326 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12496?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12496 are: Accommodation and food services (27), Retail trade (19), Construction (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12496?
In ZIP code 12496, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.6% 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 12496?
In ZIP code 12496, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12496?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12496 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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