12422 ZIP Code — Durham, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12422 is located in Durham, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 9.96 square miles and serves a population of 398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12422

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,906. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 12422 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

398

population

9.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12422 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12422

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12422. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Durham	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	398
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	9.96 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.3940
Longitude	-74.2116
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

398

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$53,906

Median household income

$40,737

Per capita income

$174,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

376

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	41	10.3%
18 and over	357	89.7%
65 and over	128	32.2%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Asian 6%

Group	Count	%
White	374	94%
Asian	24	6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.5%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	35.6%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 17.8%

$15k–$25k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.8%
$15k–$25k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$53,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 31.1%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	53.8%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	52.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	2.5%
3 bedrooms	61.0%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	15.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.8%
1 vehicle	47.0%
2 vehicles	12.4%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.2%
Fuel oil	62.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	20.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	64	34.6%
Female householder, no spouse	83	44.9%
Households with children under 18	30	16.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	38.4%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	41.3%
Married	29.3%	13.0%
Separated	0.0%	9.4%
Widowed	0.0%	18.5%
Divorced	28.6%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	26.8%
High school	30	73.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.4%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Retail trade 15.8%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Construction 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	49.0%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.7%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	32.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.7%
Carpool	20.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.3%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	8.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.0%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	10.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	26.9%
Uninsured under 19	56.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	398	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	359	90.2%
Born in same state	359	90.2%
Born in different state	296	74.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	39	9.8%
Not a US citizen	39	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	82	20.6%
French	20	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12422

What city is ZIP code 12422 in?

ZIP code 12422 is primarily assigned to Durham, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12422 in?

ZIP code 12422 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12422 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 12422 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12422 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 12422 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12422?

18% of residents in ZIP code 12422 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12422 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 12422 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12422 in?

ZIP code 12422 observes the EST timezone.