Port Jervis, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12771
Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,511
- 162/sq mi High-density area
- $68,136
- Median income Near-median income area
- $261,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Jervis pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 162
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12771 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 12771 (Port Jervis, NY) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 261.9 in 2023 to 297.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 12771 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Jervis, Orange County, New York, home to 14,511 residents across 89.7 square miles, a density of 162 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12771 reports a modest median household income of $68,136 (26% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,208. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $261,100 (31% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,313; owner occupancy is 62.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 12771 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 12771
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Jervis, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12771.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 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 12771, Port Jervis, 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
14,511
Population
89.7
Area (sq mi)
162
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12771?
40.9
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
10.1%
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?
$68,136
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$33,208
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12771 ranks among New York ZIPs
Port Jervis, 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)
$68,136 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,216housing units
6,216
Total Housing Units
5,691
Occupied Units
525
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$261,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,313
Median Rent
1956
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12771 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 182 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 209 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 246 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 262 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 298 |
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 286 business establishments in ZIP 12771, employing approximately 2,809 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,146,000.
286
Businesses
2,809
Employees
$135.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 49 | 17.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 13.3% |
| Construction | 37 | 12.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
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 12771 vs 12729 →
ZIP 12771 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07461
Sussex (07461)
19,563 residents
- 12771
Port Jervis (12771)
14,511 residents
- 10963 4,298
Otisville (10963)
4,298 residents
- 18336 4,082
Matamoras (18336)
4,082 residents
- 10998 3,122
Westtown (10998)
3,122 residents
- 12780 2,312
Sparrow Bush (12780)
2,312 residents
- 10973 2,126
Slate Hill (10973)
2,126 residents
- 12729 1,874
Cuddebackville (12729)
1,874 residents
- 12746 937
Huguenot (12746)
937 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12771 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12771 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10998
Westtown (10998)
$129,348 median income
- 10988
Unionville (10988)
$117,321 median income
- 10973
Slate Hill (10973)
$117,167 median income
- 07461
Sussex (07461)
$106,981 median income
- 10963
Otisville (10963)
$82,989 median income
- 12780
Sparrow Bush (12780)
$74,468 median income
- 18336
Matamoras (18336)
$71,295 median income
- 12746
Huguenot (12746)
$69,906 median income
- 12771
Port Jervis (12771)
$68,136 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12771 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12729 | Cuddebackville, NY | 1,874 | 7.0 mi |
| 12746 | Huguenot, NY | 937 | 5.1 mi |
| 18336 | Matamoras, PA | 4,082 | 6.1 mi |
| 10933 | Johnson, NY | 473 | 5.8 mi |
| 10998 | Westtown, NY | 3,122 | 5.2 mi |
| 07461 | Sussex, NJ | 19,563 | 9.3 mi |
| 10988 | Unionville, NY | 896 | 6.6 mi |
| 10973 | Slate Hill, NY | 2,126 | 7.7 mi |
| 12780 | Sparrow Bush, NY | 2,312 | 7.0 mi |
| 10963 | Otisville, NY | 4,298 | 7.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12771, 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 (14,511 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 12771 in?
ZIP code 12771 (Port Jervis) is located in Orange County, New York. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12771?
ZIP code 12771 in Port Jervis, NY has a population of 14,511 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12771?
The median household income in ZIP 12771 is $68,136, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12771?
The median home value in ZIP 12771 is $261,100, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12771?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12771 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12771?
ZIP code 12771 has 286 business establishments employing approximately 2,809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12771?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12771 are: Retail trade (49), Other services (except public administration) (38), Construction (37). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 12771?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 12771 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 12771?
In ZIP code 12771, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 12771?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12771 is 28.8 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 12771?
In ZIP code 12771, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12771?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12771 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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