ZIP Code 12474

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Roxbury · Delaware County · New York

Population
1,162

10/sq mi

Median income
$57,428

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 25% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$265,300

▼ 5% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.0%

Median age 63.5

Land area
113.9 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12474?

63.5

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.0%

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

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
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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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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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Official Data Resources for Roxbury, 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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