ZIP Code 12463
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Palenville · Greene County · New York
- Population
- 1,484
- Median home value
- $259,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.6%
- Land area
- 28.0 sq mi
53/sq mi
▼ 7% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.9
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.
- 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 + 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
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?
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
$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 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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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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