The 12444 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Jewett, NY (Greene County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 567. The median age in 12444 is estimated to at 50.7 years, and about 34.2% of residents are aged 62 years and older.
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In ZIP Code 12444, 98.5% of the population graduated high school, while 24.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.0% in this Greene County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 0.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.3% |
| Associate's degree | 22.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12444 are older than average. The median age of 50.7 years in ZIP Code 12444 is approximately 33.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.6% of the population in 12444 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 12444 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 25.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 3.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 5.1% |
Regarding household income, approximately 21.1% of the population in 12444 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12444 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12444, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 1.1% of 12444 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12444 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (3.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 12444, 85.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 12.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes. Lastly, 2.1% 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 | 85.1% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 12.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 2.1% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12444, an estimated 24.3% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 2.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Greene County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 24.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12444 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 12444 is high blood pressure, as approximately 37.3% of adults 18 and older in this Greene County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12444 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.3% of those 18 and above in 12444 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 12444 include obesity (33.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (31.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 95.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 83.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 81.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 69.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| Current smoking | 14.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.2% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 31.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12444 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.67 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.35% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.14% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12444 | 15.38¢/kWh | 7.86¢/kWh | 2.24¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12444 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.57 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.53 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.21 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.35 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.48 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.25 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.58 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.44 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.31 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.26 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.37 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.7 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12444, 59.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 43.4 minutes. Approximately 29.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12444 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 23.4% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12444 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.5% |
| Construction | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 10.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 17.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 23.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 29.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 1.4% |