PlainZIP

Liberty, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12754

Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,221
105/sq mi
$67,624
Median income
$223,500
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Liberty pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
105
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12754 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12754 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Liberty, Sullivan County, New York, home to 7,221 residents across 68.8 square miles, a density of 105 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12754 reports a modest median household income of $67,624 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $32,340. The poverty rate stands at 11.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. The typical home here is valued at $223,500 (41% below the state average); renters pay a median of $911 monthly, and 53.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 12754 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 12754

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Liberty, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12754.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12754, Liberty, 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

7,221

Population

68.8

Area (sq mi)

105

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 12754?

34.3

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

25.1%

Foreign-Born

White 61.7%
African American 8.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%

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?

$67,624

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$32,340

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12754 ranks nationally

Liberty, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,624 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,659

Total Housing Units

2,686

Occupied Units

973

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

$223,500

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$911

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 12754 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 158
2021 +14.6% 181
2022 +29.9% 236
2023 +5.3% 248
2024 +6.5% 264

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 224 business establishments in ZIP 12754, employing approximately 2,305 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,369,000.

224

Businesses

2,305

Employees

$102.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 38 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 35 15.6%
Accommodation and food services 33 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 26 11.6%
Construction 25 11.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.1%
Finance and insurance 7 3.1%
Manufacturing 6 2.7%
Information 5 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%
Utilities 3 1.3%
Wholesale trade 3 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 12754 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12754 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12754 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12754 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12734 Ferndale, NY 867 4.6 mi
12768 Parksville, NY 1,131 5.2 mi
12742 Harris, NY 181 5.5 mi
12787 White Sulphur Springs, NY 452 5.1 mi
12759 Loch Sheldrake, NY 1,649 4.5 mi
12747 Hurleyville, NY 1,714 4.3 mi
12758 Livingston Manor, NY 4,042 10.2 mi
12783 Swan Lake, NY 1,668 6.5 mi
12788 Woodbourne, NY 2,908 7.7 mi
12765 Neversink, NY 885 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

12701 standard
Monticello, NY
Pop: 11,324
12721 standard
Bloomingburg, NY
Pop: 6,627
12790 standard
Wurtsboro, NY
Pop: 4,518
12758 standard
Livingston Manor, NY
Pop: 4,042
12788 standard
Woodbourne, NY
Pop: 2,908
12779 standard
South Fallsburg, NY
Pop: 2,460

Related Areas

Sullivan County Liberty, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12754 in? ▼
ZIP code 12754 (Liberty) 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 12754? ▼
ZIP code 12754 in Liberty, NY has a population of 7,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12754? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12754 is $67,624, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12754? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12754 is $223,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12754? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12754 is White at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12754? ▼
ZIP code 12754 has 224 business establishments employing approximately 2,305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12754? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12754 are: Retail trade (38), Health care and social assistance (35), Accommodation and food services (33). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12754? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12754 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12754? ▼
In ZIP code 12754, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 12754? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12754 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12754? ▼
In ZIP code 12754, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12754? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12754 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.