12427 ZIP Code — Elka Park, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12427 is located in Elka Park, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 38.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,025 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12427

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 household income is $72,279. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12427 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and high homeownership.

1,025

population

38.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elka Park	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12485 Tannersville (4.5 mi) 12463 Palenville (5.1 mi) 12450 Lanesville (5.8 mi) 12498 Woodstock (6.8 mi) 12448 Lake Hill (6.8 mi) 12495 Willow (6.8 mi) 12409 Bearsville (7 mi) 12424 East Jewett (7.2 mi) 12477 Saugerties (7.6 mi) 12416 Chichester (8.6 mi) 12473 Round Top (9 mi) 12457 Mount Tremper (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,025
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	38.59 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	42.1468
Longitude	-74.1217
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	7.8%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	45.1%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.7%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,025

Population

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

$72,279

Median household income

$23,083

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

397

Housing units

44.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

121

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

134

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	312	30.4%
18 and over	713	69.6%
65 and over	123	12.0%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,006	97.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.8%
Other race	8	0.8%
Black or African American	7	0.7%
Asian	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	7.8%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	45.1%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	15.7%	4.8%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$50k–$75k 43.6%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$50k–$75k	43.6%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
Median income	$72,279

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 36.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	66.5%
Single-family detached	96.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	26.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	4.8%
3 bedrooms	41.3%
4 bedrooms	44.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	58.6%
Wood	23.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	75	56.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	33	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	25	18.8%
Households with children under 18	67	50.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	42	31.6%
Average household size	4.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	41.7%
Married	49.5%	43.4%
Separated	5.2%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	17.5%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 14.2%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 24.6%

Bachelor's degree 39.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	44.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	12.0%
Kindergarten	51	30.5%
Elementary school	49	29.3%
High school	8	4.8%
College / grad school	39	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.6%

Education & healthcare 13.3%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Public administration 10.7%

Other services 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Retail trade 7.1%

Wholesale trade 6.0%

Construction 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	36.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.8%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	33.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 24.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.3%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	20.3%
Cash public assistance	12.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	64.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.7%
Under 18	17.0%
18–64 years	1.7%
65 and over	29.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.1%
Public insurance	56.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	829	80.9%
Spanish	19	2.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	2.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	967	94.3%
Born in same state	912	89.0%
Born in different state	833	81.3%
Foreign born	55	5.4%
Naturalized citizen	58	5.7%
Not a US citizen	42	72.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	381	37.2%
Arab	167	16.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	1.7%
Norwegian	5	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	13.0%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12427

What city is ZIP code 12427 in?

ZIP code 12427 is primarily assigned to Elka Park, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12427 in?

ZIP code 12427 falls within Greene County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12427 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 12427 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12427?

20% of residents in ZIP code 12427 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12427?

ZIP code 12427 has an estimated population of 1,025 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12427?

The median household income in ZIP code 12427 is $72,279, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12427 in?

ZIP code 12427 observes the EST timezone.