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Hancock, NY

Village in Delaware County, New York.

Population

745

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

476

ZIP codes

0

Hancock and its ZIP codes

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Hancock at a glance

  • The median household income is $51,765, 40% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (65% below New York) and median rent is $958 a month.

Local data for Hancock, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hancock, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,765

Poverty rate

16.6%

Median home value

$150,000

Median rent

$958/mo

Homeownership

52.7%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

52.5

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (227), German Americans (185), Italian Americans (60).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Delaware County. PPP loans are for Hancock.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.2 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

Delaware County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hancock, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.1%
  • Carpooled20.8%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked9.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hancock, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

682

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

534

1.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 16°F

46.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hancock, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.3%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.1%

U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts

Cities near Hancock

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Starrucca, PABorough9.4 mi8.9
DepositVillage11 mi1.3
Thompson, PABorough13 mi0.5
HankinsCensus-designated place13 mi1.4
Lanesboro, PABorough15 mi2.6
Susquehanna Depot, PABorough17 mi0.7
Oakland, PABorough17 mi0.4
WaltonVillage17 mi1.5
DownsvilleCensus-designated place17 mi4.4
CallicoonCensus-designated place17 mi0.6
HortonvilleCensus-designated place18 mi0.8
RoscoeCensus-designated place19 mi1
Union Dale, PABorough19 mi2.4
Lakeside, PACensus-designated place20 mi0.8
WindsorVillage21 mi1.1
JeffersonvilleVillage21 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hancock, NY in?
Hancock is in Delaware County, New York.
What is the population of Hancock, NY?
About 745 people live in Hancock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hancock?
Nearby places include Starrucca, PA (9.4 mi), Deposit (11 mi), Thompson, PA (13 mi), Hankins (13 mi), Lanesboro, PA (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023