ZIP Code 12738
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Glen Wild · Sullivan County · New York
- Population
- 320
- Median income
- $95,481
- Median home value
- $391,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.8%
- Land area
- 17.0 sq mi
19/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 41% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
New York
ZIP code 12738 in Glen Wild, New York has a population of 320. The median household income is $95,481, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $391,700, 41% above the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12738 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.0 square miles in Glen Wild, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 320 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 12738 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12738 sits at $95,481 (3% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,005. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $391,700 (4% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 50.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12738 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, 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 12738 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 →
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 12738, Glen Wild, 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
320
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12738?
37.2
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
32.4%
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?
$95,481
Median Household Income
+3% vs state
$53,005
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
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?
187
Total Housing Units
123
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
3.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,700
Median Home Value
+4% vs state
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 12738, employing approximately 13 people with a combined annual payroll of $536,000.
5
Businesses
13
Employees
$536K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 12738 vs 12789 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12789 | Woodridge, NY | 1,838 | 3.5 mi |
| 12775 | Rock Hill, NY | 2,297 | 3.0 mi |
| 12784 | Thompsonville, NY | 94 | 3.0 mi |
| 12763 | Mountain Dale, NY | 942 | 3.0 mi |
| 12769 | Phillipsport, NY | 253 | 5.4 mi |
| 12779 | South Fallsburg, NY | 2,460 | 4.5 mi |
| 12733 | Fallsburg, NY | 1,446 | 5.6 mi |
| 12790 | Wurtsboro, NY | 4,518 | 5.3 mi |
| 12435 | Greenfield Park, NY | 326 | 5.7 mi |
| 12751 | Kiamesha Lake, NY | 1,054 | 5.5 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Glen Wild, 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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