ZIP Code 12470 Demographics & Data

About Purling, NY (ZIP Code 12470)

New York

Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 12470

The 12470 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Purling, NY (Greene County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 512. Approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $63,750. The median age in 12470 is estimated to at 41.3 years, and about 27.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 43.0% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $25,183.

Population in 12470

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 12470 is 512.

Purling, NY

The 12470 ZIP Code is associated with Purling, NY in Greene County.

Area Codes associated with 12470

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 12470 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 12470.

Sunrise / Sunset in 12470

Sunrise: 7:18 am
Sunset: 4:24 pm
Sunrise in 12470 7:18 am
Sunrise in 12470 4:24 pm

Weather forecast for 12470

Today's forecast for 12470: A slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Current air quality in 12470

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 12470 Fair

Internet in 12470

In ZIP Code 12470, about 72.1% of households have a computer, while 72.1% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 12470

Males comprise about 48.6% of the overall population in ZIP Code 12470, while females account for approximately 51.4%.

Health Insurance in 12470

Approximately 6.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 12470 (Purling, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 12470

In ZIP Code 12470, 94.1% of the population graduated high school, while 43.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 25.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.5% in this Greene County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 12470

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.5%
Some college, no degree 13.0%
Associate's degree 9.6%
Bachelor's degree 17.6%
Graduate or professional degree 25.4%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 12470

Residents of ZIP Code 12470 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 12470 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 12470 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 12470 residents are aged 60 to 64 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 12470

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 12.7%
5 to 9 years 5.7%
10 to 14 years 5.1%
15 to 19 years 0.0%
20 to 24 years 13.5%
25 to 34 years 8.8%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 14.5%
55 to 59 years 0.0%
60 to 64 years 0.0%
65 to 74 years 16.8%
75 to 84 years 9.4%
85 years and over 1.4%

Income in ZIP Code 12470

The median household income in ZIP Code 12470 is $63,750, while the region's mean household income is $62,775. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,183. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12470 of $25,183 is approximately 35.96% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 9.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 3.16% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.0% of the population in 12470 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12470 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

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Total Income in 12470

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.3%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 24.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 0.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 12470

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12470, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 12470 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12470 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

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Racial Composition of 12470

Industry Percent
White 100.0%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 12470

In ZIP Code 12470, 94.9% 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 5.1% 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 in 12470

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.9%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 5.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 12470

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12470, an estimated 21.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 20.8% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Greene County region.

Age of Housing in 12470

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 21.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 10.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 20.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 19.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 16.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 12470 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 12470

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 12470 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12470 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12470 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 12470

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 12470

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 12470 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12470 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.77 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.78% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.62% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes electricity rates in 12470 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 12470

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 12470 9.24¢/kWh 4.94¢/kWh 2.08¢/kWh
New York 27.23¢/kWh 22.73¢/kWh 8.91¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 12470

Month ZIP Code 12470 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.69 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.74 3 6.31
Mar 5.4 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.52 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.14 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.67 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.61 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.23 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.37 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.55 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.98 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes solar power levels in 12470 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 12470

In 12470, 54.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.8 minutes. Approximately 19.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12470 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.8% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12470 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 12470. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 12470

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 6.6%
Construction 0.0%
Manufacturing 9.4%
Wholesale trade 4.7%
Retail trade 0.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 13.1%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.5%
Other services, except public administration 12.7%
Public administration 7.0%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.