12482 ZIP Code — South Cairo, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12482 is located in South Cairo, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 2.32 square miles and serves a population of 550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

About ZIP code 12482

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 $166,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $107,941. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12482 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

550

population

2.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12482 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12482

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12482. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Cairo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12451 Leeds (2 mi) 12414 Catskill (2.7 mi) 12413 Cairo (4.4 mi) 12058 Earlton (5.3 mi) 12473 Round Top (6 mi) 12431 Freehold (6.3 mi) 12015 Athens (6.5 mi) 12463 Palenville (6.8 mi) 12051 Coxsackie (8 mi) 12405 Acra (8.4 mi) 12485 Tannersville (8.8 mi) 12042 Climax (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	550
Population density	237 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	2.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.2683
Longitude	-73.9577
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	43.4%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	14.8%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	41.8%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

550

Population

237

People per sq mi

51.2

Median age

$107,941

Median household income

$33,919

Per capita income

$166,000

Median home value

$821

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

191

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10	1.8%
18 and over	540	98.2%
65 and over	211	38.4%
Median age	51.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	541	98.4%
Two or more races	9	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.4%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	14.8%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	41.8%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 12.7%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 9.6%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.7%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	9.6%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	27.7%
Median income	$107,941

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 38.0%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,000
Median rent / month	$821
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	29.7%
Single-family detached	48.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.2%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	28.4%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.4%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	47.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	19.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	27.7%
2 vehicles	59.0%
3 or more	7.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	12.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	66.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	41.6%
Cohabiting couple	12	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	76	45.8%
Female householder, no spouse	9	5.4%
Households with children under 18	10	6.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	48.8%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.0%	74.7%
Married	23.1%	17.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.8%
Divorced	41.9%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 73.4%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	83.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	2	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 54.5%

Professional & management 15.3%

Construction 14.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Public administration 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.4%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	57.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.8

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	33.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.6%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.4%
Public insurance	23.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	550	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)	550	100.0%
Born in same state	550	100.0%
Born in different state	550	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	218	39.6%
Italian	17	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12482

What city is ZIP code 12482 in?

ZIP code 12482 is primarily assigned to South Cairo, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12482 in?

ZIP code 12482 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12482 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 12482 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12482?

5% 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 12482 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 12482 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12482 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 12482 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12482 in?

ZIP code 12482 observes the EST timezone.