12444 ZIP Code — Jewett, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12444 is located in Jewett, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 19.61 square miles and serves a population of 538 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12444

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 $418,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,357) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 71% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12444 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

538
population
19.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12444 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12444

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City Status
Jewett Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
12442 Hunter (3 mi) 12496 Windham (3.9 mi) 12407 Ashland (4.4 mi) 12439 Hensonville (5.2 mi) 12424 East Jewett (6.8 mi) 12454 Maplecrest (6.8 mi) 12468 Prattsville (6.9 mi) 12492 West Kill (7.3 mi) 12450 Lanesville (7.8 mi) 12418 Cornwallville (8.5 mi) 12485 Tannersville (9.7 mi) 12405 Acra (9.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 538
Population density 27 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 039
Geography
Land area 19.61 sq mi
Water area 0.04 sq mi
Latitude 42.2731
Longitude -74.2811
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 518
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.0% 43.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 28.4% 31.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 24.7% 20.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 6.8% 4.8% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

538
Population
27
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$65,357
Median household income
$40,445
Per capita income
$418,300
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.7%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
465
Housing units
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
5
5–9
3
2
10–14
1
8
15–19
5
52
20–24
33
84
25–34
54
18
35–44
12
24
45–54
16
16
55–59
10
31
60–64
20
46
65–74
30
30
75–84
19
12
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18142.6%
18 and over52497.4%
65 and over14426.8%
Median age39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.5%
Two or more races 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Other race 1.6%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
White34049.5%
Two or more races18627.1%
Hispanic or Latino14921.7%
Other race111.6%
Asian10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 40.0% 43.6% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 28.4% 31.0% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 24.7% 20.7% 24.4%
Over $200k 6.8% 4.8% 11.5%
Under $10k 4.9%
$10k–$15k 11.7%
$15k–$25k 9.3%
$25k–$35k 10.5%
$35k–$50k 8.6%
$50k–$75k 8.6%
$75k–$100k 13.0%
$100k–$150k 6.2%
$150k–$200k 10.5%
$200k+ 16.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.9%
$10k–$15k11.7%
$15k–$25k9.3%
$25k–$35k10.5%
$35k–$50k8.6%
$50k–$75k8.6%
$75k–$100k13.0%
$100k–$150k6.2%
$150k–$200k10.5%
$200k+16.7%
Median income$65,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 3.2%
$150k–$200k 1.9%
$200k–$300k 19.4%
$300k–$500k 28.4%
$500k–$1M 10.3%
$1M+ 23.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$418,300
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied95.7%
Renter occupied4.3%
Vacant65.7%
Single-family detached98.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.6%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)3.10

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–200916.5%
1990–19992.5%
1980–198923.7%
1970–197914.0%
1960–196913.1%
1950–19590.6%
1940–19497.0%
1939 or earlier18.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.2%
2 bedrooms9.3%
3 bedrooms53.6%
4 bedrooms22.5%
5+ bedrooms11.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.9%
1 vehicle48.1%
2 vehicles20.4%
3 or more21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.6%
Electricity9.3%
Propane / LP gas17.3%
Fuel oil38.3%
Wood19.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family10162.3%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2716.7%
Female householder, no spouse3421.0%
Households with children under 18138.0%
Households with seniors (65+)10061.7%
Average household size3.30

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.6%33.8%
Married48.0%50.0%
Separated3.6%0.0%
Widowed2.1%15.7%
Divorced7.6%0.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 3.3%
HS graduate 39.9%
Some college, no degree 12.8%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 23.1%
Graduate / professional 10.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.3%
Bachelor's or higher33.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten86.2%
Elementary school32.3%
High school32.3%
College / grad school11589.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%
Professional & management 19.4%
Retail trade 18.3%
Education & healthcare 13.3%
Finance & real estate 12.5%
Construction 10.1%
Public administration 4.1%
Manufacturing 1.4%
Information 0.9%
Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.7%
Service20.3%
Sales & office9.0%
Natural resources & construction7.8%
Production & transportation32.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector69.0%
Government22.3%
Self-employed5.2%
Unpaid family workers3.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.7%
Carpool22.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.7%
Work from home8.3%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)23.1

Poverty

All people 5.9%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 6.1%
Married-couple families 5.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security71.0%
Retirement income39.5%
Supplemental Security1.2%
Cash public assistance8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP6.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.6%
High blood pressure37.2%
High cholesterol39.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis30.8%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease7.9%
Cancer9.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.3%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.4%
Depression18.8%
Fair or poor health12.4%
Poor mental health11.8%
Poor physical health10.2%
No health insurance8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.8%
Visited dentist69.5%
Cholesterol screening94.5%
Teeth loss11.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans366.9%
Disability%
Any disability12.5%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.7%
65 and over23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.8%
Public insurance49.8%
No insurance10.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only538100.0%
Spanish101.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander91.7%
Other languages10.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)50092.9%
Born in same state49091.1%
Born in different state38371.2%
Foreign born101.9%
Naturalized citizen387.1%
Not a US citizen1744.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian7313.6%
French478.7%
English101.9%
AncestryCount%
Irish50.9%
German30.6%
Arab10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.1%
Internet access85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12444

What city is ZIP code 12444 in?

ZIP code 12444 is primarily assigned to Jewett, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12444 in?

ZIP code 12444 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12444 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 12444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12444 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 12444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12444 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 12444 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12444?

The median home value in ZIP code 12444 is $418,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 12444 in?

ZIP code 12444 observes the EST timezone.

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