| ZIP Code | 12482 |
|---|---|
| City | South Cairo |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Greene County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 261 ft |
| Latitude | 42.268399 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.955913 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.2 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 7.9% ▼ 80% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 307 (65.9%) |
| Some College | 37 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 85 (18.2%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24 (5.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $165,400 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 289% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $919/mo |
| Total Units | 276 |
| Vacant Units | 47 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 276 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 47 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 12482 is located in South Cairo, New York, within Greene County. With a population of 601, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.2 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 12482 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $165,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $919 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.7%) and renters (53.3%). Median home values have increased by 289% since 2019.
The population of 12482 is primarily White (96.84%). Residents are less-educated — 7.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.8%.
About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 12482 in South Cairo, NY is characterized as less-educated, and an older community.