Mountain Dale, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12763
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 942
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,741
- Median income Below-median income area
- $262,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mountain Dale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12763 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12763 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mountain Dale, Sullivan County, New York, home to just 942 residents across 36.9 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12763 reports a modest median household income of $55,741 (40% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,343. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 2.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $262,800 (31% below the average New York ZIP); owner occupancy is 77.7%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12763 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 12763
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mountain Dale, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12763.
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 12763, Mountain Dale, 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
942
Population
36.9
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12763?
56.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
19.7%
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?
$55,741
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$38,343
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12763 ranks among New York ZIPs
Mountain Dale, 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)
$55,741 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
655housing units
655
Total Housing Units
444
Occupied Units
211
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 12763, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,669,000.
24
Businesses
115
Employees
$4.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 5 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.5% |
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 12763 vs 12435 →
ZIP 12763 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12790
Wurtsboro (12790)
4,518 residents
- 12779
South Fallsburg (12779)
2,460 residents
- 12775
Rock Hill (12775)
2,297 residents
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
1,838 residents
- 12763 942
Mountain Dale (12763)
942 residents
- 12435 326
Greenfield Park (12435)
326 residents
- 12738 320
Glen Wild (12738)
320 residents
- 12781 307
Summitville (12781)
307 residents
- 12483 259
Spring Glen (12483)
259 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12763 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12763 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12769
Phillipsport (12769)
$141,779 median income
- 12435
Greenfield Park (12435)
$112,813 median income
- 12775
Rock Hill (12775)
$112,600 median income
- 12738
Glen Wild (12738)
$95,481 median income
- 12790
Wurtsboro (12790)
$79,193 median income
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
$71,729 median income
- 12763 $55,741
Mountain Dale (12763)
$55,741 median income
- 12779 $47,688
South Fallsburg (12779)
$47,688 median income
- 12483 $2,499
Spring Glen (12483)
$2,499 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12763 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12435 | Greenfield Park, NY | 326 | 3.4 mi |
| 12738 | Glen Wild, NY | 320 | 3.0 mi |
| 12789 | Woodridge, NY | 1,838 | 3.1 mi |
| 12769 | Phillipsport, NY | 253 | 3.3 mi |
| 12790 | Wurtsboro, NY | 4,518 | 6.1 mi |
| 12483 | Spring Glen, NY | 259 | 5.3 mi |
| 12784 | Thompsonville, NY | 94 | 5.4 mi |
| 12781 | Summitville, NY | 307 | 5.1 mi |
| 12779 | South Fallsburg, NY | 2,460 | 5.8 mi |
| 12775 | Rock Hill, NY | 2,297 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12763, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 12763 in?
ZIP code 12763 (Mountain Dale) 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 12763?
ZIP code 12763 in Mountain Dale, NY has a population of 942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12763?
The median household income in ZIP 12763 is $55,741, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12763?
The median home value in ZIP 12763 is $262,800, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12763?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12763 is White at 66.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12763?
ZIP code 12763 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12763?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12763 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12763?
In ZIP code 12763, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12763?
In ZIP code 12763, approximately 77.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12763?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12763 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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