City

Hancock, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  New York

👥2,200Population
💰$56,176Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂58.2Median Age
🏠$152,800Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 38% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 1.3%Asian: 2.6%Other: 1%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.3%
Asian2.6%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 38% above avg
No HS Diploma54 (3.4%)
HS Graduate634 (39.8%)
Some College199 (12.5%)
Associates217 (13.6%)
Bachelors143 (9%)
Graduate Degree346 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,176 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$152,800 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,029/mo
Total Housing Units1,918
Vacant Units882

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Hancock, NY

Hancock is a city in New York, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,200 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.2 years.

Economically, Hancock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,176 is below the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Hancock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $152,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,029 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hancock is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91%).

Hancock, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Hancock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
13783 2,200 $56,176 $152,800 $1,029 6.7% 30.7% 76.7%