12492 ZIP Code — West Kill, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12492 is located in West Kill, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 41.06 square miles and serves a population of 181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518.

181

population

41.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12492 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12492

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12492. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Kill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12480 Shandaken (4.7 mi) 12442 Hunter (5.8 mi) 12450 Lanesville (5.9 mi) 12416 Chichester (7.3 mi) 12444 Jewett (7.3 mi) 12465 Pine Hill (8.1 mi) 12468 Prattsville (8.6 mi) 12410 Big Indian (9 mi) 12430 Fleischmanns (9.1 mi) 12495 Willow (9.4 mi) 12464 Phoenicia (9.6 mi) 12407 Ashland (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	181
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	41.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	42.1795
Longitude	-74.3475
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	45.5%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	4.5%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	50.0%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

181

Population

People per sq mi

57.2

Median age

$123,333

Median household income

$79,762

Per capita income

$277,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

5.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

322

Housing units

38.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	7.7%
18 and over	167	92.3%
65 and over	34	18.8%
Median age	57.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Two or more races 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	175	95.1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	1.6%
Two or more races	3	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.5%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	4.5%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	50.0%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 19.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	33.3%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	19.0%
Median income	$123,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 28.6%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 39.3%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$277,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	73.9%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	26.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.9%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	69.9%
4 bedrooms	1.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.7%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Fuel oil	60.7%
Wood	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	19	22.6%
Male householder, no spouse	7	8.3%
Female householder, no spouse	16	19.0%
Households with children under 18	11	13.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	36.9%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.8%	25.6%
Married	48.9%	51.2%
Separated	0.0%	8.5%
Widowed	3.3%	7.3%
Divorced	13.0%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 27.0%

Graduate / professional 11.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	6	60.0%
College / grad school	4	40.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 28.2%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Construction 18.2%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Retail trade 6.4%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.5%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	30.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.9

Poverty

All people 5.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.1%
Retirement income	38.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.3%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	5.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	27.6%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	174	96.1%
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)	171	94.5%
Born in same state	171	94.5%
Born in different state	144	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	5.5%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	45	24.9%
French	28	15.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	4	2.2%
German	3	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12492

What city is ZIP code 12492 in?

ZIP code 12492 is primarily assigned to West Kill, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12492 in?

ZIP code 12492 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12492 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 12492 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12492?

The median household income in ZIP code 12492 is $123,333, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 12492?

ZIP code 12492 has an estimated population of 181 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12492?

The median home value in ZIP code 12492 is $277,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 12492 in?

ZIP code 12492 observes the EST timezone.