13788 ZIP Code — Hobart, NY

Delaware County, New York

ZIP code 13788 is located in Hobart, New York, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 34.56 square miles and serves a population of 959 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 607.

About ZIP code 13788

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 $213,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $90,909. 39% 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. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 13788 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

959

population

34.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

13788 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 13788

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 13788. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hobart	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12167 Stamford (4.8 mi) 12474 Roxbury (6.2 mi) 13739 Bloomville (6.7 mi) 13786 Harpersfield (6.8 mi) 12434 Grand Gorge (8.2 mi) 12093 Jefferson (10 mi) 12421 Denver (10.1 mi) 12131 North Blenheim (12.5 mi) 12430 Fleischmanns (12.6 mi) 13750 Davenport (12.6 mi) 12036 Charlotteville (12.8 mi) 12468 Prattsville (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	959
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	34.56 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	42.3569
Longitude	-74.6541
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	607

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	49.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

959

Population

People per sq mi

52.1

Median age

$90,909

Median household income

$45,531

Per capita income

$213,000

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

13.5%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

594

Housing units

43.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	12.6%
18 and over	838	87.4%
65 and over	216	22.5%
Median age	52.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Black or African American 3.1%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	855	85.6%
Two or more races	56	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	40	4%
Black or African American	31	3.1%
Asian	12	1.2%
Other race	5	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.6%	49.0%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	30.9%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	17.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k+ 11.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	8.4%
$200k+	11.6%
Median income	$90,909

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 26.9%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,000
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	39.8%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	25.5%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	9.7%
1939 or earlier	34.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	33.2%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	37.6%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.9%
Fuel oil	53.0%
Wood	12.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	232	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	26	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	59	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	87	21.5%
Households with children under 18	96	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	142	35.1%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	19.6%
Married	55.2%	59.1%
Separated	0.2%	0.5%
Widowed	0.7%	12.5%
Divorced	18.0%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 24.3%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 24.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	43.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.4%
Kindergarten	19	13.0%
Elementary school	66	45.2%
High school	31	21.2%
College / grad school	25	17.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.6%

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Retail trade 6.8%

Public administration 6.6%

Other services 6.2%

Construction 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	9.9%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	19.5%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.0%
Carpool	16.5%
Public transit	5.3%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	15.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 13.5%

Under 18 years 21.5%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 14.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	14.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	944	98.4%
Spanish	10	1.1%
Other Indo-European	6	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	933	97.3%
Born in same state	925	96.5%
Born in different state	770	80.3%
Foreign born	8	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	26	2.7%
Not a US citizen	20	76.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	150	15.6%
French	65	6.8%
English	38	4%
Arab	26	2.7%
German	25	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	1.8%
Dutch	12	1.3%
Irish	11	1.1%
Norwegian	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 13788

What city is ZIP code 13788 in?

ZIP code 13788 is primarily assigned to Hobart, New York.

What county is ZIP code 13788 in?

ZIP code 13788 falls within Delaware County, New York.

Is ZIP code 13788 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 13788 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 13788 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 13788 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 13788?

ZIP code 13788 has an estimated population of 959 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 13788?

The median home value in ZIP code 13788 is $213,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 13788 in?

ZIP code 13788 observes the EST timezone.