South Fallsburg, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12779
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,460
- 111/sq mi High-density area
- $47,688
- Median income Below-median income area
- $287,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Fallsburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 111
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12779 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12779 covers 22.2 square miles in South Fallsburg, Sullivan County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,460 residents on file, a density of 111 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12779 reports a modest median household income of $47,688 (48% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,404. The poverty rate is 34.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $287,200 (24% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,001; owner occupancy is 46.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 12 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12779 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 12779
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Fallsburg, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12779.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 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 12779, South Fallsburg, 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
2,460
Population
22.2
Area (sq mi)
111
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12779?
39.5
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
24.8%
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?
$47,688
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$30,404
Per Capita Income
34.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
11.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 12779 ranks among New York ZIPs
South Fallsburg, 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)
$47,688 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
1,703housing units
1,703
Total Housing Units
858
Occupied Units
845
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$287,200
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,001
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 12779, employing approximately 1,444 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,753,000.
71
Businesses
1,444
Employees
$57.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 7 | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 8.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.2% |
| Information | 3 | 4.2% |
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 12779 vs 12784 →
ZIP 12779 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
- 12779 2,460
South Fallsburg (12779)
2,460 residents
- 12775 2,297
Rock Hill (12775)
2,297 residents
- 12789 1,838
Woodridge (12789)
1,838 residents
- 12747 1,714
Hurleyville (12747)
1,714 residents
- 12759 1,649
Loch Sheldrake (12759)
1,649 residents
- 12733 1,446
Fallsburg (12733)
1,446 residents
- 12751 1,054
Kiamesha Lake (12751)
1,054 residents
- 12738 320
Glen Wild (12738)
320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12779 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12779 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12742
Harris (12742)
$148,160 median income
- 12775
Rock Hill (12775)
$112,600 median income
- 12738
Glen Wild (12738)
$95,481 median income
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
$71,729 median income
- 12747
Hurleyville (12747)
$71,563 median income
- 12701 $57,222
Monticello (12701)
$57,222 median income
- 12733 $56,056
Fallsburg (12733)
$56,056 median income
- 12751 $53,549
Kiamesha Lake (12751)
$53,549 median income
- 12779 $47,688
South Fallsburg (12779)
$47,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12779 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12784 | Thompsonville, NY | 94 | 2.3 mi |
| 12751 | Kiamesha Lake, NY | 1,054 | 1.8 mi |
| 12733 | Fallsburg, NY | 1,446 | 2.3 mi |
| 12789 | Woodridge, NY | 1,838 | 3.2 mi |
| 12747 | Hurleyville, NY | 1,714 | 4.8 mi |
| 12759 | Loch Sheldrake, NY | 1,649 | 5.4 mi |
| 12742 | Harris, NY | 181 | 4.8 mi |
| 12738 | Glen Wild, NY | 320 | 4.5 mi |
| 12701 | Monticello, NY | 11,324 | 5.1 mi |
| 12775 | Rock Hill, NY | 2,297 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12779, 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 (2,460 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 12779 in?
ZIP code 12779 (South Fallsburg) 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 12779?
ZIP code 12779 in South Fallsburg, NY has a population of 2,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12779?
The median household income in ZIP 12779 is $47,688, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12779?
The median home value in ZIP 12779 is $287,200, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12779?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12779 is White at 27.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12779?
ZIP code 12779 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 1,444 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12779?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12779 are: Health care and social assistance (12), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12779?
In ZIP code 12779, 39.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% 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 12779?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 12779 is 11.5 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 12779?
In ZIP code 12779, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12779?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12779 is 34.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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