PlainZIP

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
$47,688
Median income
$287,200
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $30,404. Poverty here runs at 34.1%, with unemployment measured at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $287,200 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,001 per month, and 46.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 12779 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Sullivan County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 12779?

39.5

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

24.8%

Foreign-Born

White 27.8%
African American 14.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%

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

$30,404

Per Capita Income

34.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

11.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 12779 ranks nationally

South Fallsburg, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,688 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 39.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,703

Total Housing Units

858

Occupied Units

845

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$287,200

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12779 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 12779 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 12779 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Sullivan County

12701 standard
Monticello, NY
Pop: 11,324
12754 standard
Liberty, NY
Pop: 7,221
12721 standard
Bloomingburg, NY
Pop: 6,627
12790 standard
Wurtsboro, NY
Pop: 4,518
12758 standard
Livingston Manor, NY
Pop: 4,042
12788 standard
Woodbourne, NY
Pop: 2,908

Related Areas

Sullivan County South Fallsburg, NY New York

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.

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