ZIP Code 12720

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Bethel · Sullivan County · New York

Population
172

5/sq mi

Median income
$66,597

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$424,100

▲ 52% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.9%

Median age 40.6

Land area
33.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12720 in Bethel, New York has a population of 172. The median household income is $66,597, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $424,100, 52% above the US average. 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12720 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.1 square miles in Bethel, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 172 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12720 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12720 sits at $66,597 (28% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $32,991. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $424,100 (12% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12720 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 12720 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

172

Population

33.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12720?

40.6

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$32,991

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 83.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

148

Total Housing Units

138

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

3.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.8%
Renter 36.2%

$424,100

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Bethel, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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