ZIP Code 12438
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Halcottsville · Delaware County · New York
- Population
- 59
- Median income
- $78,512
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.7%
- Land area
- 1.1 sq mi
52/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 55.3
New York
ZIP code 12438 in Halcottsville, New York has a population of 59. The median household income is $78,512, which is 3% above the national average. 50.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Halcottsville, Delaware County, New York. The area is home to 59 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 12438 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12438 sits at $78,512 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $26,522. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 40.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.3, 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 12438 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 12438, Halcottsville, 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
59
Population
1.1
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12438?
55.3
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$78,512
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$26,522
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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?
70
Total Housing Units
70
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 12438, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $654,000.
4
Businesses
15
Employees
$654K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 12438 vs 12421 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12421 | Denver, NY | 470 | 4.1 mi |
| 12430 | Fleischmanns, NY | 1,194 | 5.2 mi |
| 12459 | New Kingston, NY | 161 | 4.5 mi |
| 12474 | Roxbury, NY | 1,162 | 6.3 mi |
| 12455 | Margaretville, NY | 1,988 | 5.6 mi |
| 12406 | Arkville, NY | 823 | 7.7 mi |
| 12441 | Highmount, NY | 114 | 6.9 mi |
| 12465 | Pine Hill, NY | 266 | 7.8 mi |
| 13788 | Hobart, NY | 991 | 10.3 mi |
| 13740 | Bovina Center, NY | 554 | 8.8 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Halcottsville, 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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