12424 ZIP Code — East Jewett, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12424 is located in East Jewett, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 20.26 square miles and serves a population of 261 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12424

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 $208,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,550. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12424 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

261

population

20.26

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12424 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12424

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12424. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
East Jewett	Acceptable
East Jewett	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12454 Maplecrest (2.9 mi) 12485 Tannersville (3.3 mi) 12439 Hensonville (3.9 mi) 12473 Round Top (4.3 mi) 12442 Hunter (5.6 mi) 12405 Acra (5.8 mi) 12444 Jewett (6.8 mi) 12463 Palenville (6.8 mi) 12450 Lanesville (7 mi) 12427 Elka Park (7.2 mi) 12413 Cairo (7.2 mi) 12418 Cornwallville (7.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	261
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	20.26 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	42.2489
Longitude	-74.1521
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	27.7%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	49.5%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

261

Population

People per sq mi

64.5

Median age

$59,550

Median household income

$39,406

Per capita income

$208,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

1.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

461

Housing units

25.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	22	8.4%
18 and over	239	91.6%
65 and over	124	47.5%
Median age	64.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Two or more races 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	246	89.1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	5.4%
Two or more races	15	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.7%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	49.5%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.8%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 20.6%

$50k–$75k 32.3%

$75k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	20.6%
$50k–$75k	32.3%
$75k–$100k	20.0%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
Median income	$59,550

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 22.1%

$200k–$300k 30.7%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$208,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	67.4%
Single-family detached	84.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	11.1%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	29.0%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	37.2%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	23.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	22.6%
Cohabiting couple	18	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	95	61.3%
Female householder, no spouse	7	4.5%
Households with children under 18	18	11.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	70.3%
Average household size	1.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.4%	0.0%
Married	42.7%	55.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.7%	11.5%
Divorced	29.2%	32.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 36.5%

Construction 25.2%

Education & healthcare 10.4%

Information 9.6%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	43.5%
Sales & office	3.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.9%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	28.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.0

Poverty

All people 1.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.1%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	18.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	11.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	1.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	3.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	65.5%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	261	100.0%
Spanish	4	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	237	90.8%
Born in same state	237	90.8%
Born in different state	190	72.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	9.2%
Not a US citizen	24	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	9.6%
Italian	20	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12424

What city is ZIP code 12424 in?

ZIP code 12424 is primarily assigned to East Jewett, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12424 in?

ZIP code 12424 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12424 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 12424 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12424 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 12424 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12424 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 12424 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12424?

ZIP code 12424 has an estimated population of 261 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12424 in?

ZIP code 12424 observes the EST timezone.