ZIP Code 12427 - Elka Park New York
Overview
ZIP Code 12427 is located in Elka Park New York. Portions of 12427 are also in Tannersville and Hunter (town). 12427 is entirely within Greene County. Regionally, 12427 is located in the Hudson Valley Region.
ZIP Code 12427 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Elka Park |
| Primary County | Greene County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,025 |
| Area Code(s) | 518 / 838 / 845 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 12427 Map
12427 Demographics
12427 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in New York based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12427 is White. The current unemployment level in 12427 is 4.4%.
| Population | 1,025 |
| Population Growth Rate | 64.66% |
| Population Density | 27 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 73 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $115,274 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $204,100 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.37% |
12427 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 853 | 97.37% |
| Black | 9 | 1.03% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
12427 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 68 | 25.19% |
| High School Diploma | 83 | 30.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 29 | 10.74% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 21.48% |
| Masters Degree | 20 | 7.41% |
| Professional Degree | 12 | 4.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
12427 Geography
| Coordinates | 42.14660645, -74.12029266 |
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| Cities/Towns in 12427 | |
| Region | Hudson Valley Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 38 Square Miles |
12427 Schools
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12427 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 58y - Catskill High Peaks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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