12459 ZIP Code — New Kingston, NY
Delaware County, New York
ZIP code 12459 is located in New Kingston, New York, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 6.28 square miles and serves a population of 68 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.
68
population
6.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12459 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12459
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12459. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| New Kingston | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 68 |
| Population density | 11 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 025 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.2201 |
| Longitude | -74.6933 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 845 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.7% | 49.0% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.4% | 30.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 17.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.8% | 2.8% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
68
Population
11
People per sq mi
64.4
Median age
$103,125
Median household income
$75,349
Per capita income
$202,500
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
139
Housing units
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
15–19
4
3
35–44
2
4
45–54
3
5
55–59
5
5
60–64
5
10
65–74
10
4
75–84
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 68 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 28 | 41.2% |
| Median age | 64.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.7% | 49.0% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 48.4% | 30.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.1% | 17.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.8% | 2.8% | 11.5% |
$25k–$35k
22.9%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
28.6%
$200k+
28.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 22.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.6% |
| $200k+ | 28.6% |
| Median income | $103,125 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
48.6%
$200k–$300k
51.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,500 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 74.8% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 37.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 57.1% |
| 3 or more | 20.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 71.4% |
| Wood | 28.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27 | 77.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 22.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 28 | 80.0% |
| Average household size | 1.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.9% | 0.0% |
| Married | 77.1% | 75.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 24.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
11.7%
Some college, no degree
46.7%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
33.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 8 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.5%
Professional & management
28.8%
Retail trade
19.2%
Public administration
13.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.7% |
| Service | 23.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 48.1% |
| Government | 32.7% |
| Self-employed | 19.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.5% |
| Carpool | 38.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 37.2 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 41.0% |
| High cholesterol | 39.6% |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart disease | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 33.9% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.0% |
| Cancer | 9.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.0% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.7% |
| Teeth loss | 16.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 100.0% |
| Public insurance | 41.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 68 | 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) | 68 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 68 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 48 | 70.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 10 | 14.7% |
| Polish | 10 | 14.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10 | 14.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 51.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12459
What city is ZIP code 12459 in?
ZIP code 12459 is primarily assigned to New Kingston, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12459 in?
ZIP code 12459 falls within Delaware County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12459 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 12459 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 12459 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 12459 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 12459?
The median household income in ZIP code 12459 is $103,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 12459?
ZIP code 12459 has an estimated population of 68 residents, with a density of 11 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 12459 in?
ZIP code 12459 observes the EST timezone.