Sparrow Bush, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12780
Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,312
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,468
- Median income Near-median income area
- $221,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sparrow Bush pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12780 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 12780 (Sparrow Bush, NY) rose +14.9% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 12780 covers 61.7 square miles in Sparrow Bush, Orange County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,312 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12780 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,468 (19% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,562. Unemployment is 11.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $221,700 (41% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,216; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 12780 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 12780
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sparrow Bush, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12780.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 12780, Sparrow Bush, 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
2,312
Population
61.7
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12780?
52.5
Median Age
54.9%
Male
45.1%
Female
4.2%
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?
$74,468
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$45,562
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12780 ranks among New York ZIPs
Sparrow Bush, 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)
$74,468 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
1,188housing units
1,188
Total Housing Units
1,030
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,700
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,216
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 12780, employing approximately 100 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,462,000.
23
Businesses
100
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 34.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.0% |
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 12780 vs 12746 →
ZIP 12780 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12771
Port Jervis (12771)
14,511 residents
- 18336 4,082
Matamoras (18336)
4,082 residents
- 12780 2,312
Sparrow Bush (12780)
2,312 residents
- 12737 1,910
Glen Spey (12737)
1,910 residents
- 12729 1,874
Cuddebackville (12729)
1,874 residents
- 12746 937
Huguenot (12746)
937 residents
- 12777 764
Forestburgh (12777)
764 residents
- 12743 389
Highland Lake (12743)
389 residents
- 12770 296
Pond Eddy (12770)
296 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12780 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12780 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12777
Forestburgh (12777)
$137,500 median income
- 12770
Pond Eddy (12770)
$108,452 median income
- 12737
Glen Spey (12737)
$87,939 median income
- 12743
Highland Lake (12743)
$86,053 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
- 12729
Cuddebackville (12729)
$66,982 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12780 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12746 | Huguenot, NY | 937 | 3.0 mi |
| 18340 | Millrift, PA | 174 | 2.9 mi |
| 18336 | Matamoras, PA | 4,082 | 4.8 mi |
| 12729 | Cuddebackville, NY | 1,874 | 5.5 mi |
| 12777 | Forestburgh, NY | 764 | 7.3 mi |
| 12770 | Pond Eddy, NY | 296 | 6.9 mi |
| 12737 | Glen Spey, NY | 1,910 | 5.9 mi |
| 12771 | Port Jervis, NY | 14,511 | 7.0 mi |
| 12743 | Highland Lake, NY | 389 | 9.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12780, 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 (2,312 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 12780 in?
ZIP code 12780 (Sparrow Bush) 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 12780?
ZIP code 12780 in Sparrow Bush, NY has a population of 2,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12780?
The median household income in ZIP 12780 is $74,468, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12780?
The median home value in ZIP 12780 is $221,700, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12780?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12780 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12780?
ZIP code 12780 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 100 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12780?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12780 are: Construction (8), Wholesale trade (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12780?
In ZIP code 12780, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12780?
In ZIP code 12780, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12780?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12780 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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