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Hancock, NY · standard

ZIP Code 13783

Delaware County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,670
9/sq mi
$51,510
Median income
$162,300
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hancock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 13783 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 13783 covers 296.7 square miles in Hancock, Delaware County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,670 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 13783 reports a modest median household income of $51,510 (44% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,966. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. Median home value sits at $162,300 (57% below the state average), median rent at $879 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.1, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 13783 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 13783

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hancock, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13783.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 13783, Hancock, 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

2,670

Population

296.7

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 13783?

59.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

9.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$51,510

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$35,966

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 13783 ranks nationally

Hancock, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,510 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,938

Total Housing Units

1,005

Occupied Units

933

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$162,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$879

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 13783, employing approximately 429 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,578,000.

65

Businesses

429

Employees

$20.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 16 24.6%
Accommodation and food services 9 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 13.8%
Information 4 6.2%
Finance and insurance 4 6.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.6%

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 13783 vs 18461 →

ZIP 13783 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13783 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 13783 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 13783 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
18461 Starlight, PA 404 5.5 mi
13774 Fishs Eddy, NY 201 5.7 mi
18437 Lake Como, PA 211 8.8 mi
18455 Preston Park, PA 105 8.6 mi

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Related Areas

Delaware County Hancock, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 13783 in? ▼
ZIP code 13783 (Hancock) 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 13783? ▼
ZIP code 13783 in Hancock, NY has a population of 2,670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 13783? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 13783 is $51,510, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 13783? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 13783 is $162,300, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 13783? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 13783 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 13783? ▼
ZIP code 13783 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 429 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 13783? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 13783 are: Retail trade (16), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 13783? ▼
In ZIP code 13783, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 13783? ▼
In ZIP code 13783, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 13783? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 13783 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.