| ZIP Code | 12790 |
|---|---|
| City | Wurtsboro |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Sullivan County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 1,336 ft |
| Latitude | 41.563429 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.527401 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36105 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.5% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 999 (33.9%) |
| Some College | 308 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 379 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 279 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 976 (33.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,772 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,400 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,414/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,827 |
| Vacant Units | 972 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,827 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 972 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 12790 is located in Wurtsboro, New York, within Sullivan County. With a population of 4,341, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.6 years. Economically, 12790 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,772 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 12790 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $203,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,414 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 17% since 2019.
The population of 12790 is primarily White (78.99%). Residents are well-educated — 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 12790 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 12790 in Wurtsboro, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,341 residents, a median household income of $82,772, and a median home value of $203,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.