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 Low-density area
- $71,208
- Median income Near-median income area
- $228,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,690. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 0.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $228,100 (40% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $850; owner occupancy is 79.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 12406 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 12406?
61.5
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
11.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$62,690
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12406 ranks among New York ZIPs
Arkville, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,208 34th percentile higher than 34% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
652housing units
652
Total Housing Units
317
Occupied Units
335
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,100
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 12455
Margaretville (12455)
1,988 residents
- 12430
Fleischmanns (12430)
1,194 residents
- 12406
Arkville (12406)
823 residents
- 12421 470
Denver (12421)
470 residents
- 12410 397
Big Indian (12410)
397 residents
- 12725 277
Claryville (12725)
277 residents
- 12465 266
Pine Hill (12465)
266 residents
- 12459 161
New Kingston (12459)
161 residents
- 12441 114
Highmount (12441)
114 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12406 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12406 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12421
Denver (12421)
$100,819 median income
- 12725
Claryville (12725)
$90,893 median income
- 12455
Margaretville (12455)
$85,926 median income
- 12438
Halcottsville (12438)
$78,512 median income
- 12406
Arkville (12406)
$71,208 median income
- 12430
Fleischmanns (12430)
$68,250 median income
- 12441
Highmount (12441)
$55,893 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12406, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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