Glen Spey, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12737
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,910
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $87,939
- Median income Above-median income area
- $289,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Glen Spey pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12737 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12737 covers 92.7 square miles in Glen Spey, Sullivan County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,910 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12737 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,939 (5% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,686. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $289,700 (23% below the average New York ZIP); owner occupancy is 96.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12737 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 12737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Spey, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12737.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 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 12737, Glen Spey, 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
1,910
Population
92.7
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12737?
48.5
Median Age
59.2%
Male
40.8%
Female
5.9%
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?
$87,939
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$43,686
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12737 ranks among New York ZIPs
Glen Spey, 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)
$87,939 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
1,000housing units
1,000
Total Housing Units
635
Occupied Units
365
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$289,700
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 12737, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,545,000.
31
Businesses
216
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 16.1% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.7% |
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 12737 vs 12743 →
ZIP 12737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 18336
Matamoras (18336)
4,082 residents
- 12780
Sparrow Bush (12780)
2,312 residents
- 12737
Glen Spey (12737)
1,910 residents
- 12719 1,207
Barryville (12719)
1,207 residents
- 12732 786
Eldred (12732)
786 residents
- 12777 764
Forestburgh (12777)
764 residents
- 12778 633
Smallwood (12778)
633 residents
- 12743 389
Highland Lake (12743)
389 residents
- 12792 335
Yulan (12792)
335 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12737 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12737 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12777
Forestburgh (12777)
$137,500 median income
- 12770
Pond Eddy (12770)
$108,452 median income
- 12737
Glen Spey (12737)
$87,939 median income
- 12743
Highland Lake (12743)
$86,053 median income
- 12719
Barryville (12719)
$79,921 median income
- 12780
Sparrow Bush (12780)
$74,468 median income
- 18336
Matamoras (18336)
$71,295 median income
- 12778 $50,959
Smallwood (12778)
$50,959 median income
- 12732 $50,125
Eldred (12732)
$50,125 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12737 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12743 | Highland Lake, NY | 389 | 3.6 mi |
| 12770 | Pond Eddy, NY | 296 | 4.8 mi |
| 18340 | Millrift, PA | 174 | 6.1 mi |
| 12719 | Barryville, NY | 1,207 | 5.9 mi |
| 12732 | Eldred, NY | 786 | 5.5 mi |
| 12780 | Sparrow Bush, NY | 2,312 | 5.9 mi |
| 12778 | Smallwood, NY | 633 | 9.5 mi |
| 12777 | Forestburgh, NY | 764 | 6.2 mi |
| 12792 | Yulan, NY | 335 | 7.7 mi |
| 18336 | Matamoras, PA | 4,082 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12737, 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 (1,910 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 12737 in?
ZIP code 12737 (Glen Spey) 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 12737?
ZIP code 12737 in Glen Spey, NY has a population of 1,910 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12737?
The median household income in ZIP 12737 is $87,939, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12737?
The median home value in ZIP 12737 is $289,700, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12737 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12737?
ZIP code 12737 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12737?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12737 are: Construction (5), Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12737?
In ZIP code 12737, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 12737?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12737 is 31.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12737?
In ZIP code 12737, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12737 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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