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Delaware County, NY
14 cities and towns and 36 ZIP codes in Delaware County, New York.
Population
44,487
Land area
1,443sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
36
Cities and towns in Delaware County
Delaware County at a glance
- Delaware County is 93% less dense than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,337, 26% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,100 (57% below New York) and median rent is $880 a month.
- Its largest cities are Sidney (3,931), Delhi (3,136) and Walton (2,423).
Local data for Delaware County, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Delaware County, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,337
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$183,100
Prices +2.3% in a year
Median rent
$880/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
27.6%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,360), Irish Americans (8,045), Italian Americans (4,569).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,172
14,185 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,587
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$299M
FY 2026, $6,748 per person
PPP loans
$53M
980 loans, 7,063 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$174K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Delaware County, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Delaware County, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
682
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
534
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 12°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone45 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delaware County, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Delaware County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Delaware County, NY?
- Sidney is the largest city or town in Delaware County, with about 3,931 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Delaware County?
- Delaware County includes 36 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 12167, 12421, 12434, 12438, 12441.
- What is the population of Delaware County, NY?
- About 44,487 people live in Delaware County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Delaware County?
- Delaware County borders Broome County, Ulster County, Sullivan County, Otsego County, Wayne County, PA, Greene County, Chenango County, Schoharie County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023