| City: | Haines Falls, New York |
| County: | Greene County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:44:28 PM |
| Population: | 451 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 518 / 838 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.1958, -74.0976 |
| Land Area: | 11.11 sq mi |
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Haines Falls sits at the edge of the Catskill Mountains in Greene County, New York, covering 11.2 square miles of mountainous terrain. This small hamlet is home to 451 year-round residents across 203 households, but its character shifts with the seasons. Of the 361 total housing units, 117 (32%) are used seasonally, reflecting the area's appeal as a mountain retreat.
The Haines Falls post office maintains 303 PO Boxes for 203 households. That's a 1.49 adoption rate, meaning nearly half again as many boxes as homes. This happens because the post office serves a wider area than just the hamlet itself. It's designated a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across this mountainous territory. Two rural carrier routes handle limited street delivery, but most residents rely on PO Boxes.
Rural roads define the landscape. N Lake Rd (18 delivery points) and Route 23A (16 points) carry the most traffic, while smaller roads bear names like Spray Falls Rd, Fern Ridge Rd, and Featherbed Ln. These streets wind through terrain that made traditional mail delivery impractical. The median home value is $241,800, and the median age is 45.4 years.
Haines Falls is accessible via State Route 23A, which runs through the hamlet. The area has 17 business establishments employing 48 people. Census data shows 100% of residents were born in the United States. With just 451 residents, 22 business delivery points, and a post office that's been serving this mountain community since before ZIP codes were computerized in 2004, Haines Falls maintains its quiet character.
Street names reflect the mountain setting with references to natural features like lakes, falls, and ridges.
ZIP Code 12436 has 451 residents and 203 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 45.4 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.9% male and 46.1% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.7%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 451Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 607Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 40.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $108,056Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 203Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $249,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.48Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 611 | 491 | 478 | 500 | 348 | 233 | 78 | 39 | 94 | 182 | 224 | 430 | 516 | 607 |
| Decennial Census | 417 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 451 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.4
Male Median Age: 45.1
Female Median Age: 45.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 3 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 11 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 12 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 18 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 7 | 27 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 4 | 10 |
| White: | 409 | 91.29% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.89% |
| Hispanic:* | 25 | 5.58% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.89% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.34% |
| Total: | 448 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 243 | 53.88% | 45.1 years |
| Females: | 208 | 46.12% | 45.8 years |
| Total: | 451 | 100% | 45.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 607 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 607 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 607 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $108,056, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,087 (28.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108,056. Family households earn a median of $108,785 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $108,785). By gender, male median income is $64,125 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $64,125 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 23.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (41.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,969 | $84,333 | $87,276 | $89,306 | $0 | $51,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $99,871 | $108,056 |
| Median Family Income | $84,948 | $87,150 | $86,307 | $88,935 | $0 | $52,414 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $131,208 | $106,797 | $108,785 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $58,750 | $33,990 | $103,750 | $105,286 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $17,446 | $22,727 | $50,391 | $15,739 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $61,400 | $64,125 |
| Median Female Income | $56,800 | $74,028 | $86,023 | $89,630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 117 | 23.17% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 388 | 76.83% |
| Total: | 505 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 21 | 17.95% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 47 | 40.17% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 49 | 41.88% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 117 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $249,500, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $12,500 (5.27%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $249,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.37% (26.03% with a mortgage, 73.97% free-and-clear) and renters 7.63% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 35.63%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $237,000 | $172,600 | $194,700 | $206,300 | $190,400 | $178,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $231,200 | $241,800 | $249,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 10 | 50.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 63 | 24.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 179 | 68.32% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 7.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 262 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 262 | 64.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 145 | 35.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 407 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 367 | 90.17% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 2.46% |
| Other Units: | 30 | 7.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 407 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 60.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (63.16%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 32 | 6.34% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 157 | 31.09% |
| Some college, no degree: | 155 | 30.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 122 | 24.16% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 39 | 7.72% |
| Total: | 505 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 473 | 93.66% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 161 | 31.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 515 | 58.46% |
| Public Insurance: | 366 | 41.54% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 881 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 881 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7 | 36.84% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 12 | 63.16% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 19 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 12436 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 54 people with an annual payroll of $2,176,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 321Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $347,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,176,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 54Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12436 is located in Greene County, New York, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and New York's 19th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 12436. It covers 11.11 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.141 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 11.11 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.141 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7937.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3631357Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Haines Falls CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 12436 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.