City

Monticello, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Sullivan County  ·  New York

👥12,191Population
💰$56,601Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$178,300Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.4%Hispanic: 30.9%Black: 15.2%Asian: 5.2%Other: 4.6%Race
White43.4%
Hispanic30.9%
Black15.2%
Asian5.2%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
26%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma360 (5.1%)
HS Graduate2,187 (30.7%)
Some College935 (13.1%)
Associates800 (11.2%)
Bachelors966 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree1,868 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College13.1%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.7%Renter: 58.3%Tenure
Owner41.7%
Renter58.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,601 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$178,300 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units7,188
Vacant Units2,329

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Monticello, NY

Monticello is a city in New York, located in Sullivan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,191 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Monticello is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,601 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Monticello is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $178,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $989 per month.

The population of Monticello is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.4%.

Monticello, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Monticello
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12701 12,191 $56,601 $178,300 $989 6.4% 39.8% 41.7%