12463 ZIP Code — Palenville, NY

Greene County, New York

ZIP code 12463 is located in Palenville, New York, within Greene County. It covers approximately 7.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,341 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 518/838.

About ZIP code 12463

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 $232,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 12463 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,341

population

7.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12463 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12463

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12463. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Palenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12485 Tannersville (3.7 mi) 12427 Elka Park (5.1 mi) 12414 Catskill (5.7 mi) 12473 Round Top (5.7 mi) 12424 East Jewett (6.8 mi) 12482 South Cairo (6.8 mi) 12413 Cairo (7.6 mi) 12477 Saugerties (7.8 mi) 12454 Maplecrest (8.8 mi) 12451 Leeds (8.8 mi) 12405 Acra (9.7 mi) 12450 Lanesville (9.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,341
Population density	180 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	7.45 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	42.1923
Longitude	-74.0431
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	518/838

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.5%	4.8%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,341

Population

180

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

Median household income

$44,221

Per capita income

$232,100

Median home value

$1,000

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

29.7%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

624

Housing units

25.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

146

35–44

141

45–54

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	204	15.2%
18 and over	1,137	84.8%
65 and over	323	24.1%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,297	93.6%
Hispanic or Latino	44	3.2%
Two or more races	44	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.1%	43.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	31.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	20.7%	24.4%
Over $200k	8.5%	4.8%	11.5%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 35.0%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 12.6%

$200k+ 16.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	35.0%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$150k–$200k	12.6%
$200k+	16.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 55.3%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

$1M+ 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,100
Median rent / month	$1,000
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	4.2%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	22.0%
1939 or earlier	30.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	37.0%
3 bedrooms	35.2%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	33.5%
1 vehicle	24.5%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	15.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	6.4%
Propane / LP gas	20.9%
Fuel oil	65.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	218	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	94	14.6%
Male householder, no spouse	54	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	276	43.0%
Households with children under 18	138	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	259	40.3%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	44.7%
Married	61.3%	25.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.3%	21.2%
Divorced	7.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 46.8%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 17.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	93	64.1%
High school	52	35.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Agriculture & mining 18.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.8%

Professional & management 10.8%

Information 9.5%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Retail trade 4.4%

Construction 3.4%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.0%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.1%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	5.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 29.7%

Under 18 years 56.9%

18 and over 24.8%

Married-couple families 23.4%

Female-led households 83.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	15.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	12.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	32.1%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	59.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	51.2%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,319	98.4%
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)	1,270	94.7%
Born in same state	1,255	93.6%
Born in different state	1,033	77.0%
Foreign born	15	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	71	5.3%
Not a US citizen	71	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	342	25.5%
Arab	172	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	111	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	74.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12463

What city is ZIP code 12463 in?

ZIP code 12463 is primarily assigned to Palenville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12463 in?

ZIP code 12463 falls within Greene County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12463?

30% of residents in ZIP code 12463 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12463 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 12463 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12463?

ZIP code 12463 has an estimated population of 1,341 residents, with a density of 180 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12463?

The median home value in ZIP code 12463 is $232,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 12463 in?

ZIP code 12463 observes the EST timezone.