12423 ZIP Code — East Durham, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12423 is located in East Durham, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 10.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12423

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 35% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12423 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,255

population

10.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12423 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12423

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12423. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Durham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12418 Cornwallville (3.1 mi) 12460 Oak Hill (3.4 mi) 12405 Acra (4 mi) 12083 Greenville (5 mi) 12431 Freehold (5.3 mi) 12120 Medusa (5.7 mi) 12454 Maplecrest (6.6 mi) 12439 Hensonville (6.9 mi) 12413 Cairo (7 mi) 12473 Round Top (7.9 mi) 12147 Rensselaerville (8.8 mi) 12469 Preston Hollow (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,255
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	10.70 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.3825
Longitude	-74.1123
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	35.2%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,255

Population

117

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$66,500

Median household income

$26,741

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

646

Housing units

22.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

152

15–19

113

20–24

25–34

105

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	377	30.0%
18 and over	878	70.0%
65 and over	196	15.6%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.3%

Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

Two or more races 18.6%

Black or African American 10.6%

Group	Count	%
White	806	52.3%
Hispanic or Latino	286	18.6%
Two or more races	286	18.6%
Black or African American	163	10.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 22.7%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	22.7%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$66,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 16.7%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	38.7%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	22.8%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	37.3%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	14.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.1%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	10.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	19.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	61.3%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	193	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	78	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	184	39.8%
Households with children under 18	178	38.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	147	31.8%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.6%	29.4%
Married	33.2%	40.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	11.5%
Divorced	1.4%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	32.9%
High school	243	63.9%
College / grad school	12	3.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.6%

Retail trade 20.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Construction 7.4%

Public administration 5.0%

Information 4.4%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	28.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.0%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.5%
Carpool	26.8%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 28.4%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 67.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	38.5%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	10.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.7%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	16.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,246	99.3%
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)	1,202	95.8%
Born in same state	1,170	93.2%
Born in different state	1,007	80.2%
Foreign born	32	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	53	4.2%
Not a US citizen	53	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	291	23.2%
Arab	139	11.1%
English	117	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	114	9.1%
German	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12423

What city is ZIP code 12423 in?

ZIP code 12423 is primarily assigned to East Durham, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12423 in?

ZIP code 12423 falls within Greene County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12423?

18% of residents in ZIP code 12423 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12423?

The median home value in ZIP code 12423 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12423?

ZIP code 12423 has an estimated population of 1,255 residents, with a density of 117 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12423?

The median household income in ZIP code 12423 is $66,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12423 in?

ZIP code 12423 observes the EST timezone.