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Greene County
Tannersville, NY
12485
12485 ZIP Code — Tannersville, NY
Greene County, New York
ZIP code 12485 is located in
Tannersville ,
New York ,
within Greene County .
It covers approximately 9.30 square miles and serves a population of
904 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518 .
About ZIP code 12485
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $366,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
The gap between median ($60,885) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 12485 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
904
Population density
97 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
039
Geography
Land area
9.30 sq mi
Water area
0.11 sq mi
Latitude
42.2113
Longitude
-74.1111
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.4%
43.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
31.0%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
9.8%
20.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
10.2%
4.8%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$60,885
Median household income
$366,700
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 294 32.5% 18 and over 610 67.5% 65 and over 283 31.3% Median age 48.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.2%
Group Count % White 866 93.8% Hispanic or Latino 19 2.1% Other race 19 2.1% Black or African American 11 1.2% Two or more races 8 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.4%
43.6%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
30.6%
31.0%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
9.8%
20.7%
24.4%
Over $200k
10.2%
4.8%
11.5%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 18.1% $15k–$25k 20.9% $35k–$50k 6.6% $50k–$75k 12.2% $75k–$100k 5.9% $100k–$150k 2.4% $150k–$200k 20.6% $200k+ 13.2% Median income $60,885
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $366,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 58.5% Renter occupied 41.5% Vacant 65.4% Single-family detached 76.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.4% 2000–2009 18.1% 1990–1999 8.1% 1980–1989 15.9% 1970–1979 9.0% 1960–1969 5.5% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 37.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 12.0% 2 bedrooms 10.2% 3 bedrooms 51.9% 4 bedrooms 15.9% 5+ bedrooms 9.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 22.0% 1 vehicle 15.3% 2 vehicles 46.3% 3 or more 16.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 6.6% Electricity 9.1% Propane / LP gas 49.5% Fuel oil 23.0% Wood 11.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 137 47.7% Cohabiting couple 9 3.1% Male householder, no spouse 49 17.1% Female householder, no spouse 92 32.1% Households with children under 18 92 32.1% Households with seniors (65+) 193 67.2% Average household size 3.15
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.6% 9.9% Married 67.1% 38.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.6% 13.1% Divorced 15.7% 38.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
7.2%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.2% Bachelor's or higher 25.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 9.2% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 85 52.1% High school 60 36.8% College / grad school 3 1.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
21.3%
Professional & management
7.5%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.9% Service 25.6% Sales & office 3.8% Natural resources & construction 28.8% Production & transportation 5.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.9% Government 25.0% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 64.4% Carpool 10.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.6% Other means 18.6% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
61.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.2% Retirement income 20.6% Supplemental Security 7.7% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 23.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.3% High blood pressure 33.1% High cholesterol 35.3% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 26.9% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.8% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.7% Binge drinking 17.4% No physical activity 24.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 13.0% Poor mental health 14.0% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.8% Visited dentist 64.2% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 25.1% Under 18 5.4% 18–64 years 15.9% 65 and over 56.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 63.3% Public insurance 46.5% No insurance 2.3% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 858 94.9% Spanish 4 0.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 0.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 861 95.2% Born in same state 848 93.8% Born in different state 672 74.3% Foreign born 13 1.4% Naturalized citizen 43 4.8% Not a US citizen 23 53.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 73 8.1% Italian 65 7.2% Arab 46 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Norwegian 4 0.4% English 3 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.7% Internet access 75.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12485
What city is ZIP code 12485 in?
ZIP code 12485 is primarily assigned to Tannersville, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12485 in?
ZIP code 12485 falls within Greene County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12485 have a large retiree population?
59% of households in ZIP code 12485 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 12485 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 12485 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12485?
16% of residents in ZIP code 12485 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12485?
The median home value in ZIP code 12485 is $366,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 12485 in?
ZIP code 12485 observes the EST timezone.
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