Cuddebackville, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12729
Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,874
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,982
- Median income Near-median income area
- $330,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cuddebackville pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12729 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12729 covers 57.5 square miles in Cuddebackville, Orange County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,874 residents on file, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12729 reports a modest median household income of $66,982 (28% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,061. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $330,100 (13% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,690; 79.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 12729 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 12729
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cuddebackville, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12729.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 12729, Cuddebackville, 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
1,874
Population
57.5
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12729?
58.7
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
25.3%
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?
$66,982
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$51,061
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12729 ranks among New York ZIPs
Cuddebackville, 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)
$66,982 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
725housing units
725
Total Housing Units
587
Occupied Units
138
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$330,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,690
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 12729, employing approximately 442 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,807,000.
26
Businesses
442
Employees
$16.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 5 | 19.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 11.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 12729 vs 12746 →
ZIP 12729 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12771
Port Jervis (12771)
14,511 residents
- 10963 4,298
Otisville (10963)
4,298 residents
- 18336 4,082
Matamoras (18336)
4,082 residents
- 12780 2,312
Sparrow Bush (12780)
2,312 residents
- 12775 2,297
Rock Hill (12775)
2,297 residents
- 12729 1,874
Cuddebackville (12729)
1,874 residents
- 12785 1,024
Westbrookville (12785)
1,024 residents
- 12746 937
Huguenot (12746)
937 residents
- 12777 764
Forestburgh (12777)
764 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12729 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12729 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12785
Westbrookville (12785)
$140,397 median income
- 12777
Forestburgh (12777)
$137,500 median income
- 12775
Rock Hill (12775)
$112,600 median income
- 10963
Otisville (10963)
$82,989 median income
- 12780
Sparrow Bush (12780)
$74,468 median income
- 18336
Matamoras (18336)
$71,295 median income
- 12746
Huguenot (12746)
$69,906 median income
- 12771
Port Jervis (12771)
$68,136 median income
- 12729
Cuddebackville (12729)
$66,982 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12729 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12746 | Huguenot, NY | 937 | 3.2 mi |
| 10963 | Otisville, NY | 4,298 | 4.2 mi |
| 12771 | Port Jervis, NY | 14,511 | 7.0 mi |
| 12785 | Westbrookville, NY | 1,024 | 4.4 mi |
| 12780 | Sparrow Bush, NY | 2,312 | 5.5 mi |
| 12777 | Forestburgh, NY | 764 | 6.2 mi |
| 12775 | Rock Hill, NY | 2,297 | 9.8 mi |
| 18340 | Millrift, PA | 174 | 8.4 mi |
| 18336 | Matamoras, PA | 4,082 | 9.2 mi |
| 10933 | Johnson, NY | 473 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12729, 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 (1,874 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 12729 in?
ZIP code 12729 (Cuddebackville) is located in Orange County, New York. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12729?
ZIP code 12729 in Cuddebackville, NY has a population of 1,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12729?
The median household income in ZIP 12729 is $66,982, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12729?
The median home value in ZIP 12729 is $330,100, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12729 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12729?
ZIP code 12729 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 442 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12729?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12729 are: Retail trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12729?
In ZIP code 12729, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 12729?
In ZIP code 12729, approximately 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12729 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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