Swan Lake, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12783
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,668
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,778
- Median income Near-median income area
- $248,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Swan Lake pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12783 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12783 covers 86.0 square miles in Swan Lake, Sullivan County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,668 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12783 reports a modest median household income of $67,778 (27% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,983. The poverty rate is 21.2%, 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 $248,200 (34% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,397; owner occupancy is 78.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12783 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 12783
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Swan Lake, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12783.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
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 12783, Swan Lake, 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
1,668
Population
86.0
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12783?
60.7
Median Age
43.0%
Male
57.0%
Female
9.5%
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?
$67,778
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$46,983
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12783 ranks among New York ZIPs
Swan Lake, 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)
$67,778 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
1,447housing units
1,447
Total Housing Units
568
Occupied Units
879
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,200
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,397
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 12783, employing approximately 389 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,911,000.
32
Businesses
389
Employees
$17.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 25.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.4% |
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 12783 vs 12749 →
ZIP 12783 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12748
Jeffersonville (12748)
2,076 residents
- 12783
Swan Lake (12783)
1,668 residents
- 12734
Ferndale (12734)
867 residents
- 12791 737
Youngsville (12791)
737 residents
- 12786 665
White Lake (12786)
665 residents
- 12778 633
Smallwood (12778)
633 residents
- 12762 512
Mongaup Valley (12762)
512 residents
- 12787 452
White Sulphur Springs (12787)
452 residents
- 12749 300
Kauneonga Lake (12749)
300 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12783 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12783 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12749
Kauneonga Lake (12749)
$175,083 median income
- 12742
Harris (12742)
$148,160 median income
- 12762
Mongaup Valley (12762)
$87,381 median income
- 12748
Jeffersonville (12748)
$86,927 median income
- 12791
Youngsville (12791)
$74,744 median income
- 12783 $67,778
Swan Lake (12783)
$67,778 median income
- 12734 $56,740
Ferndale (12734)
$56,740 median income
- 12778 $50,959
Smallwood (12778)
$50,959 median income
- 12787 $43,102
White Sulphur Springs (12787)
$43,102 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12783 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12749 | Kauneonga Lake, NY | 300 | 3.2 mi |
| 12787 | White Sulphur Springs, NY | 452 | 3.9 mi |
| 12734 | Ferndale, NY | 867 | 4.4 mi |
| 12762 | Mongaup Valley, NY | 512 | 5.5 mi |
| 12786 | White Lake, NY | 665 | 7.0 mi |
| 12748 | Jeffersonville, NY | 2,076 | 5.1 mi |
| 12791 | Youngsville, NY | 737 | 5.7 mi |
| 12778 | Smallwood, NY | 633 | 7.0 mi |
| 12750 | Kenoza Lake, NY | 187 | 6.3 mi |
| 12742 | Harris, NY | 181 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12783, 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 (1,668 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 12783 in?
ZIP code 12783 (Swan Lake) 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 12783?
ZIP code 12783 in Swan Lake, NY has a population of 1,668 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12783?
The median household income in ZIP 12783 is $67,778, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12783?
The median home value in ZIP 12783 is $248,200, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12783?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12783 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12783?
ZIP code 12783 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 389 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12783?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12783 are: Construction (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12783?
In ZIP code 12783, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 12783?
In ZIP code 12783, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12783?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12783 is 21.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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