| ZIP Code | 12442 |
|---|---|
| City | Hunter |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Greene County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 1,884 ft |
| Latitude | 42.226884 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.244054 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.9 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.97 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.1% ▼ 77% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 92 (28.4%) |
| Some College | 17 (5.2%) |
| Associates | 52 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 35 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 128 (39.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,500 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 74% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $378,600 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 67% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,165/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,310 |
| Vacant Units | 1,094 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,310 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,094 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.97 |
ZIP code 12442 is located in Hunter, New York, within Greene County. With a population of 425, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.9 years. Economically, 12442 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12442 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $378,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,165 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 67% since 2019.
The population of 12442 is primarily White (90.35%). Residents are well-educated — 50.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 74% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12442 stands at 1.1%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 64%.
Overall, ZIP code 12442 in Hunter, NY is characterized as working-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 425 residents, a median household income of $50,500, and a median home value of $378,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.