Roxbury, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12474
Delaware County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,162
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,428
- Median income Below-median income area
- $265,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Roxbury pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12474 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12474 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York, home to just 1,162 residents across 113.9 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12474 reports a modest median household income of $57,428 (38% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,973. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $265,300 (30% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $873; owner occupancy is 91.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 12474 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 12474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Roxbury, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12474.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
3 establishments
- Information
Information
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 12474, Roxbury, 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
1,162
Population
113.9
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12474?
63.5
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$57,428
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$40,973
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12474 ranks among New York ZIPs
Roxbury, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,428 13th percentile higher than 13% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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
1,032housing units
1,032
Total Housing Units
448
Occupied Units
584
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$265,300
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$873
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 12474, employing approximately 209 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,001,000.
33
Businesses
209
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 9.1% |
| Information | 3 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 9.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 9.1% |
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 12474 vs 12421 →
ZIP 12474 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12167
Stamford (12167)
2,438 residents
- 12430
Fleischmanns (12430)
1,194 residents
- 12474
Roxbury (12474)
1,162 residents
- 13788
Hobart (13788)
991 residents
- 12434 751
Grand Gorge (12434)
751 residents
- 13842 695
South Kortright (13842)
695 residents
- 12421 470
Denver (12421)
470 residents
- 13786 464
Harpersfield (13786)
464 residents
- 12465 266
Pine Hill (12465)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12474 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12474 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12421
Denver (12421)
$100,819 median income
- 13788
Hobart (13788)
$100,313 median income
- 13842
South Kortright (13842)
$88,500 median income
- 12438
Halcottsville (12438)
$78,512 median income
- 12430
Fleischmanns (12430)
$68,250 median income
- 12474
Roxbury (12474)
$57,428 median income
- 13786
Harpersfield (13786)
$54,688 median income
- 12167
Stamford (12167)
$53,047 median income
- 12434
Grand Gorge (12434)
$48,656 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12474 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12421 | Denver, NY | 470 | 3.8 mi |
| 12438 | Halcottsville, NY | 59 | 6.3 mi |
| 12167 | Stamford, NY | 2,438 | 8.5 mi |
| 13788 | Hobart, NY | 991 | 5.5 mi |
| 12434 | Grand Gorge, NY | 751 | 5.9 mi |
| 12459 | New Kingston, NY | 161 | 6.7 mi |
| 12430 | Fleischmanns, NY | 1,194 | 7.7 mi |
| 13842 | South Kortright, NY | 695 | 9.1 mi |
| 12465 | Pine Hill, NY | 266 | 11.5 mi |
| 13786 | Harpersfield, NY | 464 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12474, 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 (1,162 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12474 in?
ZIP code 12474 (Roxbury) 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 12474?
ZIP code 12474 in Roxbury, NY has a population of 1,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12474?
The median household income in ZIP 12474 is $57,428, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12474?
The median home value in ZIP 12474 is $265,300, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12474?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12474 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12474?
ZIP code 12474 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 209 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12474?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12474 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12474?
In ZIP code 12474, 74.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.0% 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 12474?
In ZIP code 12474, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12474?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12474 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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