ZIP Code 12734
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Ferndale · Sullivan County · New York
- Population
- 867
- Median income
- $56,740
- Median home value
- $382,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.2%
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi
24/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.8
New York
ZIP code 12734 in Ferndale, New York has a population of 867. The median household income is $56,740, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $382,800, 38% above the US average. 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12734 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.7 square miles in Ferndale, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 867 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 12734 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12734 sits at $56,740 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $25,716. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $382,800 (1% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12734 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.8, 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 12734 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 12734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12734.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12734, Ferndale, 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
867
Population
35.7
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12734?
27.8
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
13.1%
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?
$56,740
Median Household Income
-39% vs state
$25,716
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
639
Total Housing Units
341
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$382,800
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 12734, employing approximately 556 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,602,000.
45
Businesses
556
Employees
$36.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 20.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.7% |
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 12734 vs 12742 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12742 | Harris, NY | 181 | 1.8 mi |
| 12754 | Liberty, NY | 7,221 | 4.6 mi |
| 12783 | Swan Lake, NY | 1,668 | 4.4 mi |
| 12762 | Mongaup Valley, NY | 512 | 4.9 mi |
| 12747 | Hurleyville, NY | 1,714 | 5.0 mi |
| 12749 | Kauneonga Lake, NY | 300 | 5.2 mi |
| 12751 | Kiamesha Lake, NY | 1,054 | 5.2 mi |
| 12701 | Monticello, NY | 11,324 | 6.4 mi |
| 12733 | Fallsburg, NY | 1,446 | 7.3 mi |
| 12759 | Loch Sheldrake, NY | 1,649 | 6.0 mi |
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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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