Cochecton, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12726
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,162
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $77,149
- Median income Near-median income area
- $377,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cochecton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12726 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12726 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cochecton, Sullivan County, New York, home to just 1,162 residents across 75.9 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12726 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,149 (17% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $53,418. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $377,000 (0% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $938; 89.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12726 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 12726
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cochecton, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12726.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 12726, Cochecton, 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
1,162
Population
75.9
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12726?
51.8
Median Age
57.9%
Male
42.1%
Female
4.8%
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?
$77,149
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$53,418
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12726 ranks among New York ZIPs
Cochecton, 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)
$77,149 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
736housing units
736
Total Housing Units
565
Occupied Units
171
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,000
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$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 12726 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12748
Jeffersonville (12748)
2,076 residents
- 12723
Callicoon (12723)
1,826 residents
- 12764
Narrowsburg (12764)
1,802 residents
- 12726
Cochecton (12726)
1,162 residents
- 18443 458
Milanville (18443)
458 residents
- 12766 437
North Branch (12766)
437 residents
- 12749 300
Kauneonga Lake (12749)
300 residents
- 12752 242
Lake Huntington (12752)
242 residents
- 12750 187
Kenoza Lake (12750)
187 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12726 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12726 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12749
Kauneonga Lake (12749)
$175,083 median income
- 18443
Milanville (18443)
$98,490 median income
- 12748
Jeffersonville (12748)
$86,927 median income
- 12723
Callicoon (12723)
$77,313 median income
- 12726
Cochecton (12726)
$77,149 median income
- 12764 $67,778
Narrowsburg (12764)
$67,778 median income
- 12720 $66,597
Bethel (12720)
$66,597 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12726 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12726, 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 (1,162 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 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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