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 Low-density area
- $51,510
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 31st 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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,966. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,300 (57% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $879; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 13783 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 13783
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hancock, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 13783.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Information 4
Information
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 13783?
59.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
9.1%
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?
$51,510
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$35,966
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 13783 ranks among New York ZIPs
Hancock, 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)
$51,510 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,938housing units
1,938
Total Housing Units
1,005
Occupied Units
933
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,300
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 13783
Hancock (13783)
2,670 residents
- 18461 404
Starlight (18461)
404 residents
- 18437 211
Lake Como (18437)
211 residents
- 13774 201
Fishs Eddy (13774)
201 residents
- 18455 105
Preston Park (18455)
105 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 13783 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 13783 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 13774
Fishs Eddy (13774)
$70,638 median income
- 18455
Preston Park (18455)
$57,115 median income
- 18437
Lake Como (18437)
$55,833 median income
- 13783
Hancock (13783)
$51,510 median income
- 18461
Starlight (18461)
$42,321 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 13783, 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 (2,670 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 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.
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