ZIP Code 12459

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New Kingston · Delaware County · New York

Population
161

8/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
63.3%

Median age 78.8

Land area
19.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12459 in New Kingston, New York has a population of 161. 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12459 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.6 square miles in New Kingston, Delaware County, New York. The area is home to 161 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 12459 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12459 sits at , while per-capita income is $51,127. The poverty rate stands at 36.7% and the unemployment rate at . On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12459 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 78.8, 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 12459 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 12459, New Kingston, 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

161

Population

19.6

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12459?

78.8

Median Age

30.0%

Male

70.0%

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?

$51,127

Per Capita Income

36.7%

Poverty Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

149

Total Housing Units

20

Occupied Units

129

Vacant Units

1.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1943

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
13740 Bovina Center, NY 554 4.3 mi
12438 Halcottsville, NY 59 4.5 mi
12455 Margaretville, NY 1,988 6.8 mi
13788 Hobart, NY 991 8.0 mi
12421 Denver, NY 470 7.1 mi
12474 Roxbury, NY 1,162 6.7 mi
13842 South Kortright, NY 695 9.7 mi
13731 Andes, NY 1,162 9.3 mi
13739 Bloomville, NY 953 10.6 mi
12406 Arkville, NY 823 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12459 in?
ZIP code 12459 (New Kingston) 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 12459?
ZIP code 12459 in New Kingston, NY has a population of 161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12459?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12459 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12459?
In ZIP code 12459, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12459?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12459 is 36.7% 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 New Kingston, 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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