12442 ZIP Code — Hunter, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12442 is located in Hunter, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 18.76 square miles and serves a population of 648 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12442

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $32,853. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 24% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 12442 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

648

population

18.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hunter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12444 Jewett (3 mi) 12450 Lanesville (4.8 mi) 12424 East Jewett (5.6 mi) 12492 West Kill (5.8 mi) 12439 Hensonville (5.9 mi) 12496 Windham (6.7 mi) 12454 Maplecrest (6.9 mi) 12407 Ashland (7.3 mi) 12485 Tannersville (7.7 mi) 12468 Prattsville (8.9 mi) 12427 Elka Park (9.2 mi) 12473 Round Top (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	648
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	18.76 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.2327
Longitude	-74.2590
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	62.3%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

648

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

$32,853

Median household income

$34,360

Per capita income

$284,700

Median home value

$1,111

Median monthly rent

58.0%

Home ownership

26.1%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

1,296

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

108

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	6.8%
18 and over	604	93.2%
65 and over	260	40.1%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	624	92.9%
Hispanic or Latino	24	3.6%
Other race	14	2.1%
Two or more races	10	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.3%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	2.6%	4.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 26.1%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 1.4%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.1%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	1.4%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$32,853

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 31.9%

$300k–$500k 25.1%

$500k–$1M 20.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,700
Median rent / month	$1,111
Owner occupied	58.0%
Renter occupied	42.0%
Vacant	75.3%
Single-family detached	59.5%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	8.2%
1980–1989	27.4%
1970–1979	20.1%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	15.4%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	30.4%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.0%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	9.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.3%
Electricity	26.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	40.9%
Wood	2.5%
Solar	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	59	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	133	37.3%
Households with children under 18	21	5.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	55.2%
Average household size	1.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.1%	13.0%
Married	54.0%	42.2%
Separated	2.5%	19.3%
Widowed	4.3%	13.6%
Divorced	19.1%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	34.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	11.9%
High school	9	13.4%
College / grad school	27	40.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 28.4%

Other services 19.1%

Professional & management 10.1%

Finance & real estate 8.2%

Information 7.0%

Education & healthcare 6.2%

Retail trade 5.4%

Public administration 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Construction 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	33.9%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	2.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.4%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	28.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.9%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	16.1%
Other means	6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 26.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 12.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	36.1%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	17.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	23.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	70.4%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	618	95.4%
Spanish	150	24.3%
Other Indo-European	7	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	143	23.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	490	75.6%
Born in same state	478	73.8%
Born in different state	427	65.9%
Foreign born	12	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	158	24.4%
Not a US citizen	104	65.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	11.7%
French	42	6.5%
Arab	37	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	29	4.5%
English	15	2.3%
Polish	11	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.1%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12442

What city is ZIP code 12442 in?

ZIP code 12442 is primarily assigned to Hunter, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12442 in?

ZIP code 12442 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12442 have an older population?

40% of residents in ZIP code 12442 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12442 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 12442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12442?

26% of residents in ZIP code 12442 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 12442?

Approximately 24% of households in ZIP code 12442 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 12442 in?

ZIP code 12442 observes the EST timezone.