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Hunter, NY
Village in Greene County, New York. ZIP codes: 12442.
Population
156
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
81
ZIP codes
1
Hunter and its ZIP codes
Hunter at a glance
- Hunter is 81% less dense than New York as a whole.
Local data for Hunter, NY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Hunter.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,853
14,337 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$344M
FY 2026, $7,183 per person
PPP loans
$2.4M
28 loans, 298 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Hunter, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,096
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
292
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 11°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hunter, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Hunter
1 in or overlapping Hunter. Population shown
Cities near Hunter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TannersvilleVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Haines FallsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| WindhamCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.3 |
| West KillCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| PalenvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Round TopCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.8 |
| PhoeniciaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| CairoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| East DurhamCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| WoodstockCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| South CairoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| PrattsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| Pine HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| West HurleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| ZenaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| ShokanCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hunter, NY in?
- Hunter is in Greene County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Hunter, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hunter include 12442.
- What is the population of Hunter, NY?
- About 156 people live in Hunter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hunter?
- Nearby places include Tannersville (3.9 mi), Haines Falls (5.7 mi), Windham (7.6 mi), West Kill (9.4 mi), Palenville (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023