Forestburgh, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12777
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 764
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $137,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $353,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Forestburgh pairs a top-decile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 97%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12777 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12777 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forestburgh, Sullivan County, New York, home to just 764 residents across 136.4 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12777 skews affluent, with a median household income of $137,500 (49% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $91,026. The poverty rate is 2.2%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $353,800 (6% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,179; 97.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12777 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 12777
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forestburgh, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12777.
- Utilities
Utilities
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 12777, Forestburgh, 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
764
Population
136.4
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12777?
51.0
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
10.9%
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?
$137,500
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$91,026
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12777 ranks among New York ZIPs
Forestburgh, 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)
$137,500 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
505housing units
505
Total Housing Units
300
Occupied Units
205
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$353,800
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$2,179
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 12777, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,816,000.
20
Businesses
77
Employees
$4.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 3 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 15.0% |
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 12777 vs 12701 →
ZIP 12777 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12701
Monticello (12701)
11,324 residents
- 12780 2,312
Sparrow Bush (12780)
2,312 residents
- 12775 2,297
Rock Hill (12775)
2,297 residents
- 12737 1,910
Glen Spey (12737)
1,910 residents
- 12729 1,874
Cuddebackville (12729)
1,874 residents
- 12751 1,054
Kiamesha Lake (12751)
1,054 residents
- 12785 1,024
Westbrookville (12785)
1,024 residents
- 12746 937
Huguenot (12746)
937 residents
- 12777 764
Forestburgh (12777)
764 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12777 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12777 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12785
Westbrookville (12785)
$140,397 median income
- 12777
Forestburgh (12777)
$137,500 median income
- 12775
Rock Hill (12775)
$112,600 median income
- 12737
Glen Spey (12737)
$87,939 median income
- 12780
Sparrow Bush (12780)
$74,468 median income
- 12746
Huguenot (12746)
$69,906 median income
- 12729
Cuddebackville (12729)
$66,982 median income
- 12701
Monticello (12701)
$57,222 median income
- 12751 $53,549
Kiamesha Lake (12751)
$53,549 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12777 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12701 | Monticello, NY | 11,324 | 7.0 mi |
| 12780 | Sparrow Bush, NY | 2,312 | 7.3 mi |
| 12746 | Huguenot, NY | 937 | 7.6 mi |
| 12729 | Cuddebackville, NY | 1,874 | 6.2 mi |
| 12737 | Glen Spey, NY | 1,910 | 6.2 mi |
| 12785 | Westbrookville, NY | 1,024 | 6.7 mi |
| 12775 | Rock Hill, NY | 2,297 | 7.1 mi |
| 12751 | Kiamesha Lake, NY | 1,054 | 10.2 mi |
| 12784 | Thompsonville, NY | 94 | 9.1 mi |
| 18340 | Millrift, PA | 174 | 9.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12777, 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 12777 in?
ZIP code 12777 (Forestburgh) 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 12777?
ZIP code 12777 in Forestburgh, NY has a population of 764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12777?
The median household income in ZIP 12777 is $137,500, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12777?
The median home value in ZIP 12777 is $353,800, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12777?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12777 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12777?
ZIP code 12777 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12777?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12777 are: Utilities (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12777?
In ZIP code 12777, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.2% 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 12777?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12777 is 30.2 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 12777?
In ZIP code 12777, approximately 97.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12777?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12777 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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