| ZIP Code | 12492 |
|---|---|
| City | West Kill |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Greene County |
| Area Code | 518/838 |
| Elevation | 2,641 ft |
| Latitude | 42.187583 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.334525 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.87 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.2% ▲ 60% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 18 (10.2%) |
| Some College | 3 (1.7%) |
| Associates | 46 (26%) |
| Bachelors | 9 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 101 (57.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,313 ▲ 64% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $402,700 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 139% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 314 |
| Vacant Units | 200 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 314 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 200 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.87 |
ZIP code 12492 is located in West Kill, New York, within Greene County. With a population of 213, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.2 years. Economically, 12492 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,313 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12492 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $402,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 139% since 2019.
The population of 12492 is primarily White (95.31%). Residents are highly educated — 62.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%.
A notably high share of workers — 41% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 12492 in West Kill, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 213 residents, a median household income of $125,313, and a median home value of $402,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.