12451 ZIP Code — Leeds, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12451 is located in Leeds, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 11.13 square miles and serves a population of 1,044 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12451

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,193. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,044

population

11.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leeds	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12482 South Cairo (2 mi) 12058 Earlton (3.3 mi) 12414 Catskill (4.4 mi) 12413 Cairo (4.7 mi) 12431 Freehold (5.5 mi) 12015 Athens (5.5 mi) 12051 Coxsackie (6 mi) 12042 Climax (6.9 mi) 12473 Round Top (7.1 mi) 12405 Acra (8.7 mi) 12463 Palenville (8.8 mi) 12087 Hannacroix (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,044
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	11.13 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.2941
Longitude	-73.9385
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	37.4%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,044

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$51,193

Median household income

$27,616

Per capita income

$198,600

Median home value

$1,092

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

469

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	10.2%
18 and over	938	89.8%
65 and over	283	27.1%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Asian 3.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,003	96.1%
Asian	41	3.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.4%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 15.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	15.8%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$51,193

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.7%

$50k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,600
Median rent / month	$1,092
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	28.1%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.5%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	16.2%
1990–1999	12.4%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	19.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	16.8%
2 bedrooms	35.3%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	1.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Fuel oil	73.2%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	37.6%
Cohabiting couple	46	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	73	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	130	32.6%
Households with children under 18	68	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	193	48.4%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.3%	18.6%
Married	36.5%	38.3%
Separated	2.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	17.5%
Divorced	8.9%	25.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 56.9%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	21.6%
Kindergarten	19	25.7%
Elementary school	16	21.6%
High school	7	9.5%
College / grad school	16	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 16.4%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Construction 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Other services 7.6%

Retail trade 6.4%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.6%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	38.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	20.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.8%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	14.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.9%
Retirement income	44.6%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	980	93.9%
Spanish	25	2.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	2.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,019	97.6%
Born in same state	1,019	97.6%
Born in different state	943	90.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	116	11.1%
Arab	76	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	71	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12451

What city is ZIP code 12451 in?

ZIP code 12451 is primarily assigned to Leeds, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12451 in?

ZIP code 12451 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12451 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 12451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12451 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 12451 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12451?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 12451 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 12451 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12451 in?

ZIP code 12451 observes the EST timezone.