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Delaware County
Grand Gorge, NY
12434
12434 ZIP Code — Grand Gorge, NY
Delaware County, New York
ZIP code 12434 is located in
Grand Gorge ,
New York ,
within Delaware County .
It covers approximately 10.86 square miles and serves a population of
984 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 518/607 .
About ZIP code 12434
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 $142,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($46,612) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 12434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
984
Population density
91 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
10.86 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
42.3550
Longitude
-74.4940
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
518/607
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.9%
49.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
20.9%
30.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
16.2%
17.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$46,612
Median household income
$142,900
Median home value
13.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 212 21.5% 18 and over 772 78.5% 65 and over 246 25.0% Median age 37.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.5%
Group Count % White 939 95.4% Two or more races 30 3% Black or African American 15 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
62.9%
49.0%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
20.9%
30.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
16.2%
17.3%
24.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
11.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.6% $10k–$15k 7.1% $15k–$25k 15.0% $25k–$35k 4.8% $35k–$50k 19.6% $50k–$75k 9.3% $75k–$100k 15.0% $100k–$150k 12.3% $200k+ 10.3% Median income $46,612
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $142,900 Median rent / month $927 Owner occupied 78.8% Renter occupied 21.2% Vacant 26.2% Single-family detached 73.4% Large apartment buildings 2.5% Mobile homes 17.5% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.32
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.4% 1990–1999 8.6% 1980–1989 22.4% 1970–1979 6.7% 1960–1969 5.2% 1950–1959 11.3% 1940–1949 4.2% 1939 or earlier 34.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.7% 1 bedroom 9.6% 2 bedrooms 26.4% 3 bedrooms 44.9% 4 bedrooms 9.9% 5+ bedrooms 8.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.9% 1 vehicle 40.8% 2 vehicles 22.8% 3 or more 22.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 6.8% Propane / LP gas 8.2% Fuel oil 77.4% Wood 7.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 199 45.3% Cohabiting couple 25 5.7% Male householder, no spouse 98 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 117 26.7% Households with children under 18 126 28.7% Households with seniors (65+) 191 43.5% Average household size 2.24
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 17.2% 17.5% Married 59.3% 53.4% Separated 7.4% 2.0% Widowed 1.9% 22.4% Divorced 14.3% 4.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Graduate / professional
2.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 13.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 12 8.5% Elementary school 101 71.1% High school 14 9.9% College / grad school 15 10.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.1%
Public administration
18.8%
Professional & management
5.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 43.7% Service 19.3% Sales & office 20.7% Natural resources & construction 12.6% Production & transportation 3.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.2% Government 29.9% Self-employed 4.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 14.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
32.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.7% Retirement income 23.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 8.4% Food stamps / SNAP 17.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.8% High blood pressure 32.3% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 9.5% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 26.6% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.7% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 22.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 12.5% Poor mental health 13.6% Poor physical health 10.1% No health insurance 10.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 67.7% Cholesterol screening 91.3% Teeth loss 13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 110 14.2%
Disability % Any disability 24.1% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 19.4% 65 and over 52.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.6% Public insurance 53.8% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 899 91.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 946 96.1% Born in same state 946 96.1% Born in different state 850 86.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 38 3.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 108 11% Italian 97 9.9%
Ancestry Count % Irish 72 7.3% English 46 4.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.6% Internet access 81.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12434
What city is ZIP code 12434 in?
ZIP code 12434 is primarily assigned to Grand Gorge, New York.
What county is ZIP code 12434 in?
ZIP code 12434 falls within Delaware County, New York.
Does ZIP code 12434 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 12434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 12434?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 12434 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 12434 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12434?
The median home value in ZIP code 12434 is $142,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 12434 in?
ZIP code 12434 observes the EST timezone.
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