ZIP Code 12721
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Bloomingburg · Sullivan County · New York
- Population
- 6,627
- Median income
- $103,214
- Median home value
- $290,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.1%
- Land area
- 65.7 sq mi
101/sq mi
▲ 35% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.9
New York
ZIP code 12721 in Bloomingburg, New York has a population of 6,627. The median household income is $103,214, which is 35% above the national average. Median home value is $290,500, 4% above the US average. 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12721 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.7 square miles in Bloomingburg, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 6,627 residents, producing a population density of 101 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 12721 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12721 sits at $103,214 (12% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,393. The poverty rate stands at 16.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $290,500 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,660 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12721 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 12721 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12721
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12721.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 13
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 establishments
- Retail trade 12
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 12721, Bloomingburg, 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
6,627
Population
65.7
Area (sq mi)
101
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12721?
29.9
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
4.3%
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?
$103,214
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$38,393
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,732
Total Housing Units
2,358
Occupied Units
374
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,500
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$1,660
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.8%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12721 have increased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.1% | 175 |
| 2021 | +13.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 222 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 250 |
| 2024 | +12.8% | 282 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 121 business establishments in ZIP 12721, employing approximately 606 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,338,000.
121
Businesses
606
Employees
$31.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 30.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 9.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 4.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.5% |
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 12721 vs 10985 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10985 | Thompson Ridge, NY | 58 | 3.1 mi |
| 12722 | Burlingham, NY | 158 | 3.2 mi |
| 10919 | Circleville, NY | 1,040 | 3.6 mi |
| 12781 | Summitville, NY | 307 | 4.1 mi |
| 10915 | Bullville, NY | 119 | 4.0 mi |
| 12790 | Wurtsboro, NY | 4,518 | 4.8 mi |
| 12483 | Spring Glen, NY | 259 | 7.5 mi |
| 10932 | Howells, NY | 60 | 6.2 mi |
| 12769 | Phillipsport, NY | 253 | 6.6 mi |
| 12566 | Pine Bush, NY | 10,753 | 6.3 mi |
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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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