Bloomingburg, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12721
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,627
- 101/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $103,214
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bloomingburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 101
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12721 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12721 (Bloomingburg, NY) rose +12.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 250.2 in 2023 to 282.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12721 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bloomingburg, Sullivan County, New York, home to 6,627 residents across 65.7 square miles, a density of 101 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12721 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,214 (12% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,393. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $290,500 (23% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,660; owner occupancy is 77.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12721 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 12721
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bloomingburg, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,393
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12721 ranks among New York ZIPs
Bloomingburg, 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)
$103,214 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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
2,732housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 12721 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12566
Pine Bush (12566)
10,753 residents
- 12721
Bloomingburg (12721)
6,627 residents
- 12790
Wurtsboro (12790)
4,518 residents
- 10919 1,040
Circleville (10919)
1,040 residents
- 12781 307
Summitville (12781)
307 residents
- 12483 259
Spring Glen (12483)
259 residents
- 12769 253
Phillipsport (12769)
253 residents
- 12722 158
Burlingham (12722)
158 residents
- 10915 119
Bullville (10915)
119 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12721 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12721 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12769
Phillipsport (12769)
$141,779 median income
- 12566
Pine Bush (12566)
$112,831 median income
- 10919
Circleville (10919)
$108,859 median income
- 12721
Bloomingburg (12721)
$103,214 median income
- 12790
Wurtsboro (12790)
$79,193 median income
- 12483 $2,499
Spring Glen (12483)
$2,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12721 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12721, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,627 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 12721 in?
ZIP code 12721 (Bloomingburg) 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 12721?
ZIP code 12721 in Bloomingburg, NY has a population of 6,627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12721?
The median household income in ZIP 12721 is $103,214, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12721?
The median home value in ZIP 12721 is $290,500, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12721 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12721?
ZIP code 12721 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12721?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12721 are: Construction (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Retail trade (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12721?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12721 increased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12721?
In ZIP code 12721, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12721?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12721 is 32.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12721?
In ZIP code 12721, approximately 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12721 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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