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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
$103,214
Median income
$290,500
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $38,393. Local economic indicators show a 16.0% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $290,500 (23% below the state average), median rent at $1,660 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. 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 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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 12721?

29.9

Median Age

53.3%

Male

46.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$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

How ZIP 12721 ranks nationally

Bloomingburg, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,214 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%

$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

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ZIP 12721 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12721 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12721 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

12701 standard
Monticello, NY
Pop: 11,324
12754 standard
Liberty, NY
Pop: 7,221
12790 standard
Wurtsboro, NY
Pop: 4,518
12758 standard
Livingston Manor, NY
Pop: 4,042
12788 standard
Woodbourne, NY
Pop: 2,908
12779 standard
South Fallsburg, NY
Pop: 2,460

Related Areas

Sullivan County Bloomingburg, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.