PlainZIP

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
$68,136
Median income
$261,100
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $33,208. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. Housing costs here run $261,100 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,313 a month; 62.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 12771 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 12771

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Jervis, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12771.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 12771?

40.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 8.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%

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

$33,208

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12771 ranks nationally

Port Jervis, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,136 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,216

Total Housing Units

5,691

Occupied Units

525

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$261,100

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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

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ZIP 12771 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 12771 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 12771 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 12771 ranks #9 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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