ZIP Code 12421

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Denver · Delaware County · New York

Population
470

9/sq mi

Median income
$100,819

▲ 32% vs US

higher than 81% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$372,200

▲ 34% vs US

higher than 76% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.8%

Median age 70.3

Land area
50.5 sq mi

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12421?

70.3

Median Age

59.4%

Male

40.6%

Female

10.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

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

Owner 75.2%
Renter 24.8%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12421 in?
ZIP code 12421 (Denver) 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 12421?
ZIP code 12421 in Denver, NY has a population of 470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12421?
The median household income in ZIP 12421 is $100,819, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12421?
The median home value in ZIP 12421 is $372,200, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12421 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12421?
ZIP code 12421 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12421?
In ZIP code 12421, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% 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 12421?
In ZIP code 12421, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12421 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Denver, NY

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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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