ZIP Code 12474
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Roxbury · Delaware County · New York
- Population
- 1,162
- Median income
- $57,428
- Median home value
- $265,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.0%
- Land area
- 113.9 sq mi
10/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 63.5
New York
ZIP code 12474 in Roxbury, New York has a population of 1,162. The median household income is $57,428, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $265,300, 5% below the US average. 36.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12474 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 113.9 square miles in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York. The area is home to 1,162 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 12474 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12474 sits at $57,428 (38% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,973. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $265,300 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $873 per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12474 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.5, 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 12474 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 12474
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$40,973
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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