12436 ZIP Code — Haines Falls, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12436 is located in Haines Falls, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 11.11 square miles and serves a population of 430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12436

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 $231,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 12436 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

430

population

11.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12436

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City	Status
Haines Falls	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	430
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	11.11 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	42.1958
Longitude	-74.0976
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	55.8%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	44.2%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

430

Population

People per sq mi

65.1

Median age

Median household income

$46,425

Per capita income

$231,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

347

Housing units

38.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	2.1%
18 and over	421	97.9%
65 and over	223	51.9%
Median age	65.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	430	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	44.2%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 24.9%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 9.5%

$50k–$75k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 48.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.9%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	9.5%
$50k–$75k	4.6%
$100k–$150k	48.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 62.4%

$300k–$500k 26.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	40.8%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	6.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	64.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	39.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	24.9%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	24.9%
Fuel oil	67.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	23	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	60	24.9%
Households with children under 18	9	3.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	122	50.6%
Average household size	1.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	88.7%	72.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.3%	4.6%
Divorced	0.0%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 27.6%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 33.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.7%
Bachelor's or higher	38.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 73.8%

Construction 13.8%

Public administration 12.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	62.5%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	25.0%
Government	75.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.5%
Retirement income	58.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	46.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	90.4%
65 and over	9.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	79.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	430	100.0%
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)	430	100.0%
Born in same state	430	100.0%
Born in different state	420	97.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	76	17.7%
Italian	70	16.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	50	11.6%
Arab	28	6.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.0%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12436

What city is ZIP code 12436 in?

ZIP code 12436 is primarily assigned to Haines Falls, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12436 in?

ZIP code 12436 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12436 have an older population?

52% of residents in ZIP code 12436 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12436 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 12436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12436?

ZIP code 12436 has an estimated population of 430 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12436?

The median home value in ZIP code 12436 is $231,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 12436 in?

ZIP code 12436 observes the EST timezone.