ZIP Code 12438

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Halcottsville · Delaware County · New York

Population
59

52/sq mi

Median income
$78,512

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
50.7%

Median age 55.3

Land area
1.1 sq mi

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12438?

55.3

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 87.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.7%

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

Owner 40.0%
Renter 60.0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12438 in?
ZIP code 12438 (Halcottsville) 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 12438?
ZIP code 12438 in Halcottsville, NY has a population of 59 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12438?
The median household income in ZIP 12438 is $78,512, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12438 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12438?
ZIP code 12438 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12438?
In ZIP code 12438, 87.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.7% 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 12438?
In ZIP code 12438, approximately 40.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12438 is 11.9% 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 Halcottsville, NY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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