US ZIP Code
12720

Bethel, NY

Sullivan County  ·  New York

● Active
👥 434 Population ↑ 175% since 2019
🎂 29.5 Median Age ↓ 43% since 2019
🏠 $404,700 Median Home Value
▲ 45% above avg
🎓 68.0% College Grads
▲ 75% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code12720
CityBethel
StateNew York (NY)
CountySullivan County
Area Code329/845
Elevation1,357 ft
Latitude41.645922
Longitude-74.900851
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS36105
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 61.3% (266) Female 38.7% (168) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
32%
18–24
7%
25–44
38%
45–64
22%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs ↓ 43% since 2019
Avg Household Size4.30
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads68.0% ▲ 75% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate48 (18.5%)
Some College28 (10.8%)
Associates7 (2.7%)
Bachelors36 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree140 (54.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.5%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 2.7%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 54.1%Edu
HS Grad18.5%
Some College10.8%
Associates2.7%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate54.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–300k
48%
$300k–500k
52%

Financials

Median Home Value$404,700 ▲ 45% above avg
Total Units109
Vacant Units8
Avg HH Size4.30

Income Distribution

$50k–75k
57%
$150k–200k
7%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units109
Vacant8
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size4.30
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 12720 is in Bethel, NY, in Sullivan County.
ZIP code 12720 is located in New York (NY).
ZIP code 12720 is in Sullivan County, NY.
ZIP 12720 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 12720 is 434 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 12720 is $404,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 12720

ZIP code 12720 is located in Bethel, New York, within Sullivan County. With a population of 434, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.5 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 12720 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $404,700 is above the national average.

The population of 12720 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are highly educated — 68.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average.

About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.

Overall, ZIP code 12720 in Bethel, NY is characterized as highly educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.