12496 ZIP Code — Windham, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12496 is located in Windham, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 43.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12496

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $257,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12496 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,311

population

43.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12496 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12496

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12496. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12407 Ashland (3.2 mi) 12444 Jewett (3.9 mi) 12439 Hensonville (4.9 mi) 12418 Cornwallville (6.1 mi) 12442 Hunter (6.7 mi) 12454 Maplecrest (6.8 mi) 12468 Prattsville (7.5 mi) 12424 East Jewett (8.3 mi) 12076 Gilboa (8.4 mi) 12405 Acra (8.7 mi) 12460 Oak Hill (8.8 mi) 12469 Preston Hollow (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,311
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	43.26 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	42.3286
Longitude	-74.2745
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,311

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$82,917

Median household income

$60,338

Per capita income

$257,700

Median home value

$784

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,890

Housing units

31.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

107

65–74

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	169	12.9%
18 and over	1,142	87.1%
65 and over	325	24.8%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Two or more races 8.3%

Asian 4.9%

Black or African American 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,094	82.6%
Two or more races	110	8.3%
Asian	65	4.9%
Black or African American	42	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	4.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$82,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 38.2%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

$500k–$1M 12.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$257,700
Median rent / month	$784
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	74.3%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	3.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	34.8%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	40.0%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	27.2%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	16.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.2%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	47.3%
Wood	5.8%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	284	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	51	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	89	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	79	15.7%
Households with children under 18	91	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	210	41.7%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	26.8%
Married	52.5%	47.7%
Separated	4.2%	9.2%
Widowed	1.0%	4.5%
Divorced	16.8%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 20.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	119	59.5%
High school	17	8.5%
College / grad school	61	30.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.3%

Professional & management 13.0%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Construction 12.0%

Retail trade 10.4%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Public administration 4.3%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Other services 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	5.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.1%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	12.0%
Work from home	16.9%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 1.2%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	38.4%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	15.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	17.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,277	97.4%
Spanish	109	8.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	62	4.9%
Other languages	47	3.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,110	84.7%
Born in same state	1,108	84.5%
Born in different state	901	68.7%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	201	15.3%
Not a US citizen	111	55.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	266	20.3%
French	94	7.2%
Arab	47	3.6%
English	32	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.5%
Irish	5	0.4%
German	4	0.3%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	95.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12496

What city is ZIP code 12496 in?

ZIP code 12496 is primarily assigned to Windham, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12496 in?

ZIP code 12496 falls within Greene County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12496 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 12496 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 12496 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 12496 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12496?

ZIP code 12496 has an estimated population of 1,311 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12496?

The median household income in ZIP code 12496 is $82,917, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12496 in?

ZIP code 12496 observes the EST timezone.