12473 ZIP Code — Round Top, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12473 is located in Round Top, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 8.79 square miles and serves a population of 663 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12473

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $94,353. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12473 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

663

population

8.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12473 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12473

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12473. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Round Top	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12413 Cairo (3 mi) 12405 Acra (3.9 mi) 12454 Maplecrest (4.1 mi) 12424 East Jewett (4.3 mi) 12485 Tannersville (4.6 mi) 12463 Palenville (5.7 mi) 12431 Freehold (5.8 mi) 12482 South Cairo (6 mi) 12439 Hensonville (6 mi) 12451 Leeds (7.1 mi) 12414 Catskill (7.3 mi) 12418 Cornwallville (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	663
Population density	75 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	8.79 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.2722
Longitude	-74.0745
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	44.1%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

663

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$94,353

Median household income

$41,951

Per capita income

$199,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

398

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	97	14.6%
18 and over	566	85.4%
65 and over	247	37.3%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	663	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.1%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 6.2%

$75k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 22.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	6.2%
$75k–$100k	22.0%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	22.9%
Median income	$94,353

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 31.5%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	48.5%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	13.6%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	13.8%
3 bedrooms	73.0%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	33.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Fuel oil	72.7%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	174	76.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	6	2.6%
Female householder, no spouse	21	9.3%
Households with children under 18	46	20.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	59.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.5%	18.8%
Married	82.4%	58.4%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.4%
Divorced	2.9%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 49.8%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	82	78.1%
High school	15	14.3%
College / grad school	8	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.1%

Public administration 24.9%

Retail trade 11.4%

Professional & management 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 2.8%

Construction 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.3%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.5%
Government	35.6%
Self-employed	13.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.4%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.2%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.0%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	10.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	663	100.0%
Spanish	13	2.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	2.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	649	97.9%
Born in same state	536	80.8%
Born in different state	421	63.5%
Foreign born	113	17.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	2.1%
Not a US citizen	8	57.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	10.9%
Arab	68	10.3%
French	39	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	4.4%
English	12	1.8%
Irish	7	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12473

What city is ZIP code 12473 in?

ZIP code 12473 is primarily assigned to Round Top, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12473 in?

ZIP code 12473 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12473 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 12473 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12473 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 12473 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12473 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 12473 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12473?

ZIP code 12473 has an estimated population of 663 residents, with a density of 75 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12473 in?

ZIP code 12473 observes the EST timezone.