12405 ZIP Code — Acra, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12405 is located in Acra, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 10.84 square miles and serves a population of 550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12405

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 $176,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,583. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12405 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

550

population

10.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12405 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12405

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Acra	Acceptable
Acra	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12454 Maplecrest (3.4 mi) 12418 Cornwallville (3.9 mi) 12473 Round Top (3.9 mi) 12423 East Durham (4 mi) 12413 Cairo (4.1 mi) 12431 Freehold (4.5 mi) 12439 Hensonville (4.6 mi) 12424 East Jewett (5.8 mi) 12460 Oak Hill (7.1 mi) 12485 Tannersville (7.9 mi) 12083 Greenville (8 mi) 12482 South Cairo (8.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	550
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	10.84 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.3251
Longitude	-74.1033
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

550

Population

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$64,583

Median household income

$39,419

Per capita income

$176,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.5%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	40	7.3%
18 and over	510	92.7%
65 and over	168	30.5%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Two or more races 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	529	92.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21	3.7%
Two or more races	21	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.4%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.5%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$64,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 36.5%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.5%
Renter occupied	5.5%
Vacant	54.7%
Single-family detached	78.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	8.9%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	23.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	44.5%
3 bedrooms	34.3%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	36.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	24.7%
Fuel oil	43.8%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	42.1%
Cohabiting couple	85	36.2%
Male householder, no spouse	22	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	29	12.3%
Households with children under 18	38	16.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	97	41.3%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	37.6%
Married	40.4%	33.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.2%	10.8%
Divorced	15.9%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	10.6%
High school	14	16.5%
College / grad school	62	72.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 9.6%

Retail trade 8.9%

Information 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Other services 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	25.0%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.9%
Carpool	20.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.2%
Retirement income	38.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	533	96.9%
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)	508	92.4%
Born in same state	508	92.4%
Born in different state	426	77.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	42	7.6%
Not a US citizen	42	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	127	23.1%
Italian	108	19.6%
French	97	17.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	3.3%
Dutch	10	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.7%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12405

What city is ZIP code 12405 in?

ZIP code 12405 is primarily assigned to Acra, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12405 in?

ZIP code 12405 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12405 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 12405 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12405 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 12405 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12405 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 12405 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12405 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12405 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12405 in?

ZIP code 12405 observes the EST timezone.