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Delaware County
Bovina Center, NY
13740
13740 ZIP Code — Bovina Center, NY
Delaware County, New York
ZIP code 13740 is located in
Bovina Center ,
New York ,
within Delaware County .
It covers approximately 35.92 square miles and serves a population of
560 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 607 .
About ZIP code 13740
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $314,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($68,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 13740 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
560
Population density
16 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
35.92 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
42.2721
Longitude
-74.7497
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
607
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.9%
49.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
20.3%
30.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
27.4%
17.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
11.4%
2.8%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$68,333
Median household income
$314,600
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 108 19.3% 18 and over 452 80.7% 65 and over 178 31.8% Median age 55.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 483 79.8% Hispanic or Latino 45 7.4% Two or more races 42 6.9% Black or African American 18 3% Asian 10 1.7% Other race 5 0.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.9%
49.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
20.3%
30.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
27.4%
17.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
11.4%
2.8%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.9% $10k–$15k 10.2% $15k–$25k 3.5% $25k–$35k 7.1% $35k–$50k 13.8% $50k–$75k 16.1% $75k–$100k 10.6% $100k–$150k 13.8% $150k–$200k 12.2% $200k+ 8.7% Median income $68,333
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $314,600 Median rent / month $775 Owner occupied 91.3% Renter occupied 8.7% Vacant 46.1% Single-family detached 91.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.0% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.25
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.4% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 16.1% 1990–1999 13.0% 1980–1989 14.2% 1970–1979 13.4% 1960–1969 3.2% 1950–1959 0.4% 1940–1949 0.4% 1939 or earlier 34.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 5.3% 2 bedrooms 23.4% 3 bedrooms 41.6% 4 bedrooms 20.0% 5+ bedrooms 8.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 37.8% 2 vehicles 43.3% 3 or more 18.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.2% Electricity 4.7% Propane / LP gas 25.6% Fuel oil 45.7% Wood 21.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 119 46.9% Cohabiting couple 21 8.3% Male householder, no spouse 78 30.7% Female householder, no spouse 36 14.2% Households with children under 18 41 16.1% Households with seniors (65+) 129 50.8% Average household size 2.20
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.8% 12.5% Married 46.3% 64.6% Separated 0.7% 0.5% Widowed 3.9% 12.0% Divorced 17.3% 10.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.9%
Graduate / professional
18.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 93.8% Bachelor's or higher 45.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 10 8.6% Elementary school 53 45.7% High school 34 29.3% College / grad school 19 16.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.4%
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.1%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Public administration
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.2% Service 9.4% Sales & office 19.7% Natural resources & construction 10.8% Production & transportation 4.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.2% Government 17.0% Self-employed 19.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.9% Carpool 5.0% Public transit 0.5% Walk 2.3% Work from home 32.4% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 40.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.1%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 57.9% Retirement income 31.9% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.6% High blood pressure 38.2% High cholesterol 40.0% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 31.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 8.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.6% Binge drinking 14.5% No physical activity 25.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.6% Depression 19.3% Fair or poor health 15.6% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 12.2% No health insurance 9.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.0% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 93.2% Teeth loss 14.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 31 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.6% Under 18 1.9% 18–64 years 4.4% 65 and over 28.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.9% Public insurance 53.4% No insurance 0.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 549 98.0% Spanish 3 0.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 526 93.9% Born in same state 520 92.9% Born in different state 404 72.1% Foreign born 6 1.1% Naturalized citizen 34 6.1% Not a US citizen 14 41.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 169 30.2% French 71 12.7% English 35 6.3% Arab 14 2.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 13 2.3% Dutch 12 2.1% Norwegian 3 0.5% German 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.4% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13740
What city is ZIP code 13740 in?
ZIP code 13740 is primarily assigned to Bovina Center, New York.
What county is ZIP code 13740 in?
ZIP code 13740 falls within Delaware County, New York.
Does ZIP code 13740 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 13740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 13740 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 13740 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 13740 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 13740 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13740?
The median home value in ZIP code 13740 is $314,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 13740 in?
ZIP code 13740 observes the EST timezone.
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