Palenville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12463
Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,484
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $259,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Palenville pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12463 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12463 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Palenville, Greene County, New York, home to just 1,484 residents across 28.0 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 12463, but per-capita income is $45,701. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $259,800 (31% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,008; owner occupancy is 79.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.9, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Greene County, so 12463 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 12463
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Palenville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12463.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,484
Population
28.0
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12463?
49.9
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
5.2%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
748housing units
748
Total Housing Units
614
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$259,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12463 vs 12436 →
ZIP 12463 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12477
Saugerties (12477)
18,787 residents
- 12414
Catskill (12414)
10,510 residents
- 12413 2,948
Cairo (12413)
2,948 residents
- 12463 1,484
Palenville (12463)
1,484 residents
- 12485 865
Tannersville (12485)
865 residents
- 12473 861
Round Top (12473)
861 residents
- 12482 680
South Cairo (12482)
680 residents
- 12470 536
Purling (12470)
536 residents
- 12436 417
Haines Falls (12436)
417 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12463 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12463, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,484 here; floor ≥1,000).
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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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