ZIP Code 12737

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Glen Spey · Sullivan County · New York

Population
1,910

21/sq mi

Median income
$87,939

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$289,700

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
33.6%

Median age 48.5

Land area
92.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12737 in Glen Spey, New York has a population of 1,910. The median household income is $87,939, which is 15% above the national average. Median home value is $289,700, 4% above the US average. 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12737 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.7 square miles in Glen Spey, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 1,910 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 12737 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12737 sits at $87,939 (5% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,686. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $289,700 (23% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12737 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 12737 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 12737

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12737.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 12737, Glen Spey, 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

1,910

Population

92.7

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12737?

48.5

Median Age

59.2%

Male

40.8%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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

$43,686

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,000

Total Housing Units

635

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$289,700

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Glen Spey, NY

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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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