ZIP Code 12042: Climax, New York
ZIP code 12042 is assigned to Climax, New York, and lies within Greene County. Its reference point is at latitude 42.3708 and longitude -73.8625 (42°22'14.9"N 73°51'45.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 12042
12042 is the only ZIP code listed for Climax, NY in our directory.
Across Greene County there are 36 ZIP codes listed, and New York has 2,307 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 12058 in Earlton, NY, about 2.6 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 12042 |
|---|---|
| City | Climax |
| County | Greene County |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Latitude | 42.3708 |
| Longitude | -73.8625 |
| DMS | 42°22'14.9"N 73°51'45.0"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 12058 (Earlton, 2.6 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 12042
Map centered on 42.3708, -73.8625. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Climax, NY
ZIP Codes Near 12042
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 12042, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 12042, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Earlton, NY (2.6 mi southwest), Coxsackie, NY (2.6 mi southeast) and West Coxsackie, NY (2.8 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Earlton, NY – 2.6 mi southwest
- Coxsackie, NY – 2.6 mi southeast
- West Coxsackie, NY – 2.8 mi northeast
- Hannacroix, NY – 4.0 mi north
- Surprise, NY – 5.0 mi west
- Stuyvesant, NY – 5.2 mi east
- Leeds, NY – 6.2 mi southwest
- New Baltimore, NY – 6.3 mi northeast
- Alcove, NY – 6.8 mi northwest
- Stuyvesant Falls, NY – 6.8 mi east
Schools Near Climax, NY
If you are moving to ZIP code 12042, check the school district serving Climax and Greene County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Earlton and Coxsackie can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 12042.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Climax. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 12042 area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Climax, NY can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 12042 may also use facilities in nearby Earlton, Coxsackie and West Coxsackie.
Shopping and Dining in Climax
For places to eat and shop near Climax, NY, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 12042.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Climax, New York can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 12042.
To research local history, try searching for Greene County records and archives along with the name Climax.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 12042, Earlton lies about 2.6 mi to the southwest, Coxsackie lies about 2.6 mi to the southeast, West Coxsackie lies about 2.8 mi to the northeast, Hannacroix lies about 4.0 mi to the north and Surprise lies about 5.0 mi to the west. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Climax show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 12042
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Peter Houghtaling Farm and Lime Kiln 11-10-2016”): RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Van Bergen House 11-10-2016”): RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 3 (“Rushmore Farm 11-10-2016”): RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 4 (“Bronk-Silvestre House 8-14-2016”): RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 5 (“Village of Coxsackie Cemetery (New York); July 2021”): RobertDrake2015, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Data for ZIP code 12042 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.