ZIP Code 12421
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Denver · Delaware County · New York
- Population
- 470
- Median income
- $100,819
- Median home value
- $372,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.8%
- Land area
- 50.5 sq mi
9/sq mi
▲ 32% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▲ 34% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
Median age 70.3
New York
ZIP code 12421 in Denver, New York has a population of 470. The median household income is $100,819, which is 32% above the national average. Median home value is $372,200, 34% above the US average. 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12421 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.5 square miles in Denver, Delaware County, New York. The area is home to 470 residents, producing a population density of 9 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12421 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12421 sits at $100,819 (9% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $82,560. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.0%. On housing, the median home value is $372,200 (2% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12421 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 70.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 12421 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12421, Denver, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
470
Population
50.5
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12421?
70.3
Median Age
59.4%
Male
40.6%
Female
10.0%
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?
$100,819
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$82,560
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
363
Total Housing Units
149
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,200
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 12421, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $555,000.
7
Businesses
12
Employees
$555K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 42.9% |
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 12421 vs 12474 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12474 | Roxbury, NY | 1,162 | 3.8 mi |
| 12430 | Fleischmanns, NY | 1,194 | 3.8 mi |
| 12438 | Halcottsville, NY | 59 | 4.1 mi |
| 12441 | Highmount, NY | 114 | 8.0 mi |
| 12459 | New Kingston, NY | 161 | 7.1 mi |
| 12434 | Grand Gorge, NY | 751 | 8.0 mi |
| 12406 | Arkville, NY | 823 | 10.1 mi |
| 12468 | Prattsville, NY | 1,036 | 7.1 mi |
| 12465 | Pine Hill, NY | 266 | 7.7 mi |
| 13788 | Hobart, NY | 991 | 9.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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