The 12427 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Elka Park, NY (Greene County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 600. The median age in 12427 is estimated to at 45.4 years, and about 24.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 12427, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 23.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.1% in this Greene County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.2% |
| Associate's degree | 29.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12427 are older than average. The median age of 45.4 years in ZIP Code 12427 is approximately 19.16% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.0% of the population in 12427 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 19.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 12427 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 20.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 19.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 10.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
Regarding household income, approximately 31.6% of the population in 12427 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 23.9% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12427 residents earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 31.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 23.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 16.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12427, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 12427 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12427 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.0%), followed by Some other race (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.8% |
In ZIP Code 12427, 94.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Greene County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12427, an estimated 54.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 22.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Greene County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 22.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 54.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12427 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12427 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12427 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.69 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.83% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12427 | 15.38¢/kWh | 7.86¢/kWh | 2.24¢/kWh |
| New York | 27.23¢/kWh | 22.73¢/kWh | 8.91¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12427 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.72 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.74 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.42 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.18 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.17 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.09 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.61 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.4 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.04 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.91 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12427, 70.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.7 minutes. Approximately 23.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12427 work in public administration, while an estimated 22.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12427 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.6% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 1.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.5% |
| Public administration | 23.9% |