ZIP Code 12726

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Cochecton · Sullivan County · New York

Population
1,162

15/sq mi

Median income
$77,149

▲ 1% vs US

higher than 58% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$377,000

▲ 36% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.2%

Median age 51.8

Land area
75.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12726 in Cochecton, New York has a population of 1,162. The median household income is $77,149, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $377,000, 36% above the US average. 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.9 square miles in Cochecton, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 1,162 residents, producing a population density of 15 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 12726 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12726 sits at $77,149 (17% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,418. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $377,000 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $938 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, 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 12726 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 12726

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12726.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12726, Cochecton, 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

1,162

Population

75.9

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12726?

51.8

Median Age

57.9%

Male

42.1%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$77,149

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$53,418

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.2%

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

What does housing look like?

736

Total Housing Units

565

Occupied Units

171

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$377,000

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$938

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 12726, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,752,000.

30

Businesses

141

Employees

$8.8M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 20.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 20.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 16.7%
Retail trade 3 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
12752 Lake Huntington, NY 242 1.0 mi
12750 Kenoza Lake, NY 187 2.8 mi
12764 Narrowsburg, NY 1,802 6.8 mi
12720 Bethel, NY 172 4.5 mi
12766 North Branch, NY 437 8.1 mi
12723 Callicoon, NY 1,826 6.2 mi
12748 Jeffersonville, NY 2,076 6.3 mi
12745 Hortonville, NY 178 6.6 mi
12749 Kauneonga Lake, NY 300 7.3 mi
18443 Milanville, PA 458 6.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12726 in?
ZIP code 12726 (Cochecton) 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 12726?
ZIP code 12726 in Cochecton, NY has a population of 1,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12726?
The median household income in ZIP 12726 is $77,149, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12726?
The median home value in ZIP 12726 is $377,000, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12726 is White at 93.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12726?
ZIP code 12726 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12726?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12726 are: Construction (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12726?
In ZIP code 12726, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.2% 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 12726?
In ZIP code 12726, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12726 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cochecton, 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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