12470 ZIP Code — Purling, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12470 is located in Purling, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 11.99 square miles and serves a population of 778 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12470

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $79,063. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12470 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

778
population
11.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12470 ZIP code map
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City Status
Purling Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 778
Population density 65 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 11.99 sq mi
Water area 0.03 sq mi
Latitude 42.2765
Longitude -74.0158
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 35.6% 43.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 31.2% 31.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 33.2% 20.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.8% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

778
Population
65
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$79,063
Median household income
$34,533
Per capita income
$192,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.3%
Home ownership
2.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
333
Housing units
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
25
Under 5
37
13
5–9
21
10
10–14
15
8
15–19
13
49
20–24
74
27
25–34
42
16
35–44
24
66
45–54
102
19
55–59
29
19
60–64
28
38
65–74
59
17
75–84
27
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1814218.3%
18 and over63681.7%
65 and over14118.1%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White778100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 35.6% 43.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 31.2% 31.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 33.2% 20.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 4.8% 11.5%
$10k–$15k 4.7%
$15k–$25k 12.8%
$35k–$50k 10.7%
$50k–$75k 11.1%
$75k–$100k 18.8%
$100k–$150k 28.6%
$150k–$200k 8.5%
$200k+ 4.7%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k4.7%
$15k–$25k12.8%
$35k–$50k10.7%
$50k–$75k11.1%
$75k–$100k18.8%
$100k–$150k28.6%
$150k–$200k8.5%
$200k+4.7%
Median income$79,063

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.1%
$100k–$150k 19.3%
$150k–$200k 37.7%
$200k–$300k 30.5%
$300k–$500k 9.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$192,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied95.3%
Renter occupied4.7%
Vacant32.0%
Single-family detached79.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.6%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)3.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200912.8%
1990–19995.8%
1980–198927.0%
1970–197919.8%
1960–19698.4%
1950–195911.6%
1940–19497.6%
1939 or earlier7.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.2%
1 bedroom8.7%
2 bedrooms15.1%
3 bedrooms42.4%
4 bedrooms27.0%
5+ bedrooms3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle17.5%
1 vehicle25.6%
2 vehicles15.8%
3 or more41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Propane / LP gas59.0%
Fuel oil26.9%
Wood9.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4519.2%
Cohabiting couple6126.1%
Male householder, no spouse3213.7%
Female householder, no spouse9641.0%
Households with children under 186126.1%
Households with seniors (65+)10243.6%
Average household size3.32

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married19.6%22.1%
Married44.8%25.1%
Separated4.4%2.7%
Widowed8.4%13.8%
Divorced22.8%36.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 16.8%
HS graduate 32.7%
Some college, no degree 0.0%
Associate's degree 13.5%
Bachelor's degree 17.9%
Graduate / professional 19.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.2%
Bachelor's or higher37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool157.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school5928.2%
High school2110.0%
College / grad school11454.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 18.3%
Manufacturing 11.3%
Transportation & utilities 10.3%
Public administration 9.3%
Finance & real estate 6.6%
Professional & management 6.6%
Retail trade 5.8%
Other services 2.8%
Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.8%
Service12.5%
Sales & office21.7%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation34.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.2%
Government32.2%
Self-employed1.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.1%
Carpool14.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home5.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.5

Poverty

All people 2.4%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 3.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.6%
Retirement income34.6%
Supplemental Security9.4%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.1%
High blood pressure32.3%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.2%
Asthma10.3%
Arthritis26.9%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease7.7%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.3%
Binge drinking16.9%
No physical activity23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.3%
Depression21.4%
Fair or poor health12.9%
Poor mental health14.3%
Poor physical health10.4%
No health insurance10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.0%
Visited dentist65.7%
Cholesterol screening91.1%
Teeth loss14.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans619.6%
Disability%
Any disability12.5%
Under 187.7%
18–64 years5.3%
65 and over42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.4%
Public insurance34.1%
No insurance1.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only71692.0%
Spanish385.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander385.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)76097.7%
Born in same state76097.7%
Born in different state64983.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen182.3%
Not a US citizen18100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian20326.1%
Arab14718.9%
AncestryCount%
French415.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.1%
Internet access91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12470

What city is ZIP code 12470 in?

ZIP code 12470 is primarily assigned to Purling, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12470 in?

ZIP code 12470 falls within Greene County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12470 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 12470 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12470 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 12470 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12470 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12470 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12470?

The median home value in ZIP code 12470 is $192,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 12470 in?

ZIP code 12470 observes the EST timezone.

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