City

Margaretville, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  New York

👥1,859Population
💰$74,271Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂56.5Median Age
🏠$219,600Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.8%Hispanic: 21.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.2%Race
White73.8%
Hispanic21.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.8%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
13%
45–64
33%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.98
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.7%)
HS Graduate482 (36.7%)
Some College77 (5.9%)
Associates142 (10.8%)
Bachelors258 (19.6%)
Graduate Degree346 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 5.9%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 19.6%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College5.9%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors19.6%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,271 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$219,600 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,297/mo
Total Housing Units1,697
Vacant Units802

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Margaretville, NY

Margaretville is a city in New York, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,859 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.5 years.

Economically, Margaretville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,271 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Margaretville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,297 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Margaretville is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Margaretville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12455 1,859 $74,271 $219,600 $1,297 1.3% 46.0% 76.4%