Fallsburg, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12733
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,446
- 110/sq mi High-density area
- $56,056
- Median income Below-median income area
- 10.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fallsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 110
- people per sq mi
- 23%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12733 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12733 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fallsburg, Sullivan County, New York, home to just 1,446 residents across 13.2 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12733 reports a modest median household income of $56,056 (39% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $3,361. The poverty rate is 90.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12733 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 12733
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fallsburg, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12733.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Information
Information
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 12733, Fallsburg, 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
1,446
Population
13.2
Area (sq mi)
110
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12733?
37.6
Median Age
77.1%
Male
22.9%
Female
11.6%
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?
$56,056
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$3,361
Per Capita Income
90.3%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12733 ranks among New York ZIPs
Fallsburg, 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)
$56,056 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,097housing units
1,097
Total Housing Units
96
Occupied Units
1,001
Vacant Units
7.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 12733, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,208,000.
34
Businesses
194
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 20.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 17.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 11.8% |
| Information | 3 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.8% |
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 12733 vs 12779 →
ZIP 12733 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12788
Woodbourne (12788)
2,908 residents
- 12779
South Fallsburg (12779)
2,460 residents
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
1,838 residents
- 12747
Hurleyville (12747)
1,714 residents
- 12759
Loch Sheldrake (12759)
1,649 residents
- 12733
Fallsburg (12733)
1,446 residents
- 12751 1,054
Kiamesha Lake (12751)
1,054 residents
- 12435 326
Greenfield Park (12435)
326 residents
- 12738 320
Glen Wild (12738)
320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12733 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12733 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12742
Harris (12742)
$148,160 median income
- 12435
Greenfield Park (12435)
$112,813 median income
- 12738
Glen Wild (12738)
$95,481 median income
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
$71,729 median income
- 12747
Hurleyville (12747)
$71,563 median income
- 12788
Woodbourne (12788)
$62,768 median income
- 12733 $56,056
Fallsburg (12733)
$56,056 median income
- 12751 $53,549
Kiamesha Lake (12751)
$53,549 median income
- 12779 $47,688
South Fallsburg (12779)
$47,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12733 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12779 | South Fallsburg, NY | 2,460 | 2.3 mi |
| 12789 | Woodridge, NY | 1,838 | 2.7 mi |
| 12784 | Thompsonville, NY | 94 | 4.4 mi |
| 12788 | Woodbourne, NY | 2,908 | 4.1 mi |
| 12747 | Hurleyville, NY | 1,714 | 3.7 mi |
| 12759 | Loch Sheldrake, NY | 1,649 | 4.0 mi |
| 12751 | Kiamesha Lake, NY | 1,054 | 3.9 mi |
| 12435 | Greenfield Park, NY | 326 | 4.7 mi |
| 12738 | Glen Wild, NY | 320 | 5.6 mi |
| 12742 | Harris, NY | 181 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12733, 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 (1,446 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 12733 in?
ZIP code 12733 (Fallsburg) 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 12733?
ZIP code 12733 in Fallsburg, NY has a population of 1,446 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12733?
The median household income in ZIP 12733 is $56,056, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12733?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12733 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12733?
ZIP code 12733 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12733?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12733 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Health care and social assistance (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12733?
In ZIP code 12733, 44.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.9% 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 12733?
In ZIP code 12733, approximately 22.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 77.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12733?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12733 is 90.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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