Bethel, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12720
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 172
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,597
- Median income Near-median income area
- $424,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bethel pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12720 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12720 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York, home to just 172 residents across 33.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12720 reports a modest median household income of $66,597 (28% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,991. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $424,100 (12% above the average New York ZIP); 63.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12720 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12720, Bethel, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
172
Population
33.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12720?
40.6
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$66,597
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$32,991
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12720 ranks among New York ZIPs
Bethel, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,597 27th percentile higher than 27% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
148housing units
148
Total Housing Units
138
Occupied Units
10
Vacant Units
3.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,100
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 12720, employing approximately 140 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,362,000.
19
Businesses
140
Employees
$10.4M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 26.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12720 vs 12786 →
ZIP 12720 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12748
Jeffersonville (12748)
2,076 residents
- 12764
Narrowsburg (12764)
1,802 residents
- 12726
Cochecton (12726)
1,162 residents
- 12732 786
Eldred (12732)
786 residents
- 12786 665
White Lake (12786)
665 residents
- 12778 633
Smallwood (12778)
633 residents
- 12762 512
Mongaup Valley (12762)
512 residents
- 12749 300
Kauneonga Lake (12749)
300 residents
- 12752 242
Lake Huntington (12752)
242 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12720 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12720 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12749
Kauneonga Lake (12749)
$175,083 median income
- 12762
Mongaup Valley (12762)
$87,381 median income
- 12748
Jeffersonville (12748)
$86,927 median income
- 12726
Cochecton (12726)
$77,149 median income
- 12764 $67,778
Narrowsburg (12764)
$67,778 median income
- 12720 $66,597
Bethel (12720)
$66,597 median income
- 12778 $50,959
Smallwood (12778)
$50,959 median income
- 12732 $50,125
Eldred (12732)
$50,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12720 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12786 | White Lake, NY | 665 | 2.8 mi |
| 12749 | Kauneonga Lake, NY | 300 | 4.3 mi |
| 12752 | Lake Huntington, NY | 242 | 4.6 mi |
| 12726 | Cochecton, NY | 1,162 | 4.5 mi |
| 12778 | Smallwood, NY | 633 | 5.0 mi |
| 12762 | Mongaup Valley, NY | 512 | 5.9 mi |
| 12732 | Eldred, NY | 786 | 6.8 mi |
| 12750 | Kenoza Lake, NY | 187 | 5.8 mi |
| 12748 | Jeffersonville, NY | 2,076 | 8.1 mi |
| 12764 | Narrowsburg, NY | 1,802 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12720, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 12720 in?
ZIP code 12720 (Bethel) is located in Sullivan County, New York. Sullivan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sullivan-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12720?
ZIP code 12720 in Bethel, NY has a population of 172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12720?
The median household income in ZIP 12720 is $66,597, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12720?
The median home value in ZIP 12720 is $424,100, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12720?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12720 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12720?
ZIP code 12720 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12720?
In ZIP code 12720, 83.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12720?
In ZIP code 12720, approximately 63.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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