13783 ZIP Code — Hancock, NY

Delaware County, New York

ZIP code 13783 is located in Hancock, New York, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 112.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,331 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13783

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 $138,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,023. 55% 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. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 13783 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,331

population

112.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13783

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hancock	Acceptable
Hancock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

18437 Lake Como (8.5 mi) 13756 East Branch (8.8 mi) 12760 Long Eddy (9.7 mi) 18455 Preston Park (9.8 mi) 18462 Starrucca (10.1 mi) 13754 Deposit (12.2 mi) 18439 Lakewood (12.6 mi) 13856 Walton (12.6 mi) 18417 Equinunk (13.3 mi) 12741 Hankins (13.8 mi) 13755 Downsville (15.1 mi) 12736 Fremont Center (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,331
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	112.54 sq mi
Water area	2.03 sq mi
Latitude	41.9834
Longitude	-75.2776
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	49.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	30.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,331

Population

People per sq mi

57.9

Median age

$51,023

Median household income

$31,856

Per capita income

$138,400

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

1,710

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

138

35–44

128

45–54

112

55–59

105

178

60–64

166

280

65–74

262

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	319	13.7%
18 and over	2,012	86.3%
65 and over	745	32.0%
Median age	57.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Black or African American 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 2.6%

Two or more races 2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,118	87.4%
Black or African American	99	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	92	3.8%
Other race	63	2.6%
Two or more races	48	2%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	49.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	30.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 22.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	22.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$51,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 30.1%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,400
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	46.4%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	7.8%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	35.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	49.2%
2 vehicles	28.0%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.9%
Electricity	5.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Fuel oil	29.1%
Wood	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	513	48.9%
Cohabiting couple	61	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	227	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	248	23.6%
Households with children under 18	131	12.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	541	51.6%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.0%	19.4%
Married	49.9%	53.6%
Separated	2.2%	3.0%
Widowed	3.1%	15.1%
Divorced	3.8%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.3%
Kindergarten	5	1.4%
Elementary school	216	59.5%
High school	89	24.5%
College / grad school	52	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 12.8%

Construction 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 4.0%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	30.1%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	8.9%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	48.6

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 41.8%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 52.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	40.0%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.0%
Public insurance	54.4%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,313	99.2%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	12	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,188	93.9%
Born in same state	2,166	92.9%
Born in different state	1,867	80.1%
Foreign born	22	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	143	6.1%
Not a US citizen	97	67.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	375	16.1%
French	249	10.7%
Arab	63	2.7%
English	40	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	1.2%
Dutch	12	0.5%
Irish	9	0.4%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	78.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13783

What city is ZIP code 13783 in?

ZIP code 13783 is primarily assigned to Hancock, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13783 in?

ZIP code 13783 falls within Delaware County, New York.

Does ZIP code 13783 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 13783 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 13783 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 13783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13783?

The median home value in ZIP code 13783 is $138,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 13783?

ZIP code 13783 has an estimated population of 2,331 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 13783 in?

ZIP code 13783 observes the EST timezone.