| ZIP Code | 12701 |
|---|---|
| City | Monticello |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Area Code | 329/845/914 |
| Elevation | 1,349 ft |
| Latitude | 41.650059 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.698803 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.0 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.37 |
| Below Poverty | 21.7% ▲ 117% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 31% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 360 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,187 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 935 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 800 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 966 (13.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,868 (26.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,601 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,300 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $989/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,188 |
| Vacant Units | 2,329 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,188 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,329 |
| Owner Occupied | 41.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 58.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.37 |
ZIP code 12701 is located in Monticello, New York, within Sullivan County. With a population of 12,191, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38 years. Economically, 12701 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,601 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12701 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $989 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (41.7%) and renters (58.3%). Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 12701 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.4%. Residents are moderately educated — 39.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.7%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12701 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 12701 in Monticello, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 12,191 residents, a median household income of $56,601, and a median home value of $178,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.