ZIP Code 12463

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Palenville · Greene County · New York

Population
1,484

53/sq mi

Median home value
$259,800

▼ 7% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.6%

Median age 49.9

Land area
28.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12463 in Palenville, New York has a population of 1,484. Median home value is $259,800, 7% below the US average. 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12463 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.0 square miles in Palenville, Greene County, New York. The area is home to 1,484 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 12463 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12463 sits at , while per-capita income is $45,701. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $259,800 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,008 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12463 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 12463 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 12463

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12463.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 12463, Palenville, 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

1,484

Population

28.0

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12463?

49.9

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$45,701

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

41.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

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

What does housing look like?

748

Total Housing Units

614

Occupied Units

134

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$259,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,008

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 12463, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,855,000.

22

Businesses

63

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 22.7%
Retail trade 4 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 3 13.6%

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
12436 Haines Falls, NY 417 2.9 mi
12473 Round Top, NY 861 4.2 mi
12413 Cairo, NY 2,948 7.8 mi
12414 Catskill, NY 10,510 5.2 mi
12485 Tannersville, NY 865 6.5 mi
12482 South Cairo, NY 680 5.7 mi
12477 Saugerties, NY 18,787 7.9 mi
12470 Purling, NY 536 7.3 mi
12424 East Jewett, NY 250 6.9 mi
12490 West Camp, NY 110 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12463 in?
ZIP code 12463 (Palenville) is located in Greene County, New York. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12463?
ZIP code 12463 in Palenville, NY has a population of 1,484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12463?
The median home value in ZIP 12463 is $259,800, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12463?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12463 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12463?
ZIP code 12463 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12463?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12463 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12463?
In ZIP code 12463, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12463?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12463 is 41.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12463?
In ZIP code 12463, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12463?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12463 is 17.3% 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 Palenville, 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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