ZIP Code 12496

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Windham · Greene County · New York

Population
1,634

13/sq mi

Median income
$59,286

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$314,200

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.6%

Median age 57.5

Land area
121.9 sq mi

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12496?

57.5

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.2%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.6%

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

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$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

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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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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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Official Data Resources for Windham, 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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