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Greene County
Hensonville, NY
12439
12439 ZIP Code — Hensonville, NY
Greene County, New York
ZIP code 12439 is located in
Hensonville ,
New York ,
within Greene County .
It covers approximately 10.12 square miles and serves a population of
297 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518 .
About ZIP code 12439
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 12439 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
297
Population density
29 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
039
Geography
Land area
10.12 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
42.2996
Longitude
-74.1866
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
43.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
31.0%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
7.5%
20.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.8%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 34 11.4% 18 and over 263 88.6% 65 and over 75 25.3% Median age 50.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 263 79.5% Hispanic or Latino 34 10.3% Two or more races 34 10.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
43.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
35.6%
31.0%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
7.5%
20.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
4.8%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.9% $15k–$25k 5.5% $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 20.3% $50k–$75k 9.4% $75k–$100k 32.8% $100k–$150k 9.4% $150k–$200k 3.1% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 95.3% Renter occupied 4.7% Vacant 75.6% Single-family detached 48.8% Large apartment buildings 6.1% Mobile homes 1.7% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.20
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 17.3% 1990–1999 10.5% 1980–1989 26.1% 1970–1979 11.6% 1960–1969 2.1% 1950–1959 9.1% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 23.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.0% 2 bedrooms 43.0% 3 bedrooms 32.8% 4 bedrooms 8.4% 5+ bedrooms 8.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 21.1% 2 vehicles 67.2% 3 or more 11.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 17.2% Propane / LP gas 3.1% Fuel oil 54.7% Wood 11.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 99 77.3% Cohabiting couple 4 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 4 3.1% Female householder, no spouse 21 16.4% Households with children under 18 31 24.2% Households with seniors (65+) 46 35.9% Average household size 2.32
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.9% 0.0% Married 70.1% 71.6% Separated 0.0% 0.7% Widowed 0.0% 13.5% Divorced 3.0% 14.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Graduate / professional
14.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.5% Bachelor's or higher 22.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 7 9.6% High school 19 26.0% College / grad school 47 64.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.7%
Public administration
16.7%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Professional & management
2.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.0% Service 13.3% Sales & office 15.3% Natural resources & construction 20.0% Production & transportation 5.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.7% Government 27.3% Self-employed 8.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.7% Work from home 4.7% Other means 5.4% Avg commute (minutes) 19.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
87.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.4% Retirement income 21.9% Supplemental Security 5.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 36.7% Diabetes 11.0% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 29.0% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 8.6% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.0% Binge drinking 16.6% No physical activity 25.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 14.2% Poor mental health 13.7% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.4% Visited dentist 63.5% Cholesterol screening 92.5% Teeth loss 15.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 37 14.1%
Disability % Any disability 1.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.1% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.5% Public insurance 43.8% No insurance 2.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 289 97.3% Spanish 37 12.8% Other Indo-European 34 11.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 1.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 279 93.9% Born in same state 279 93.9% Born in different state 175 58.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 18 6.1% Not a US citizen 3 16.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 84 28.3% Italian 77 25.9% Arab 40 13.5%
Ancestry Count % English 12 4% Polish 3 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.1% Internet access 83.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12439
What city is ZIP code 12439 in?
ZIP code 12439 is primarily assigned to Hensonville, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12439 in?
ZIP code 12439 falls within Greene County, New York.
Is ZIP code 12439 mostly owner-occupied?
95% of occupied units in ZIP code 12439 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 12439 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 12439 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 12439 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 12439 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12439?
16% of residents in ZIP code 12439 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 12439 in?
ZIP code 12439 observes the EST timezone.
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