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Arkville, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12406

Delaware County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

823
7/sq mi
$71,208
Median income
$228,100
Median home value
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arkville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 48%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12406 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12406 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arkville, Delaware County, New York, home to just 823 residents across 111.2 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12406 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,208 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $62,690. Local economic indicators show a 10.4% poverty rate alongside 0.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $228,100 for a typical home value (40% below the state average), with rent averaging $850 a month; 79.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Delaware County, letting you compare 12406 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12406

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arkville, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12406.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12406, Arkville, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

823

Population

111.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12406?

61.5

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 21.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$71,208

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$62,690

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12406 ranks nationally

Arkville, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$71,208 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

652

Total Housing Units

317

Occupied Units

335

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$228,100

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 12406, employing approximately 169 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,512,000.

26

Businesses

169

Employees

$7.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 23.1%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Construction 3 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12406 vs 12441 →

ZIP 12406 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12406 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12406 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12406 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12441 Highmount, NY 114 3.2 mi
12410 Big Indian, NY 397 5.7 mi
12465 Pine Hill, NY 266 5.6 mi
12455 Margaretville, NY 1,988 6.1 mi
12725 Claryville, NY 277 9.8 mi
12430 Fleischmanns, NY 1,194 7.5 mi
12438 Halcottsville, NY 59 7.7 mi
12421 Denver, NY 470 10.1 mi
12459 New Kingston, NY 161 11.4 mi

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Pop: 2,438
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Pop: 1,988

Related Areas

Delaware County Arkville, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12406 in? ▼
ZIP code 12406 (Arkville) is located in Delaware County, New York. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12406? ▼
ZIP code 12406 in Arkville, NY has a population of 823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12406? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12406 is $71,208, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12406? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12406 is $228,100, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12406? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12406 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12406? ▼
ZIP code 12406 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12406? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12406 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (4), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12406? ▼
In ZIP code 12406, 45.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12406? ▼
In ZIP code 12406, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12406? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12406 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.