ZIP Code 12786

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White Lake · Sullivan County · New York

Population
665

17/sq mi

Median home value
$172,800

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 36% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.5%

Median age 56.5

Land area
38.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12786 in White Lake, New York has a population of 665. Median home value is $172,800, 38% below the US average. 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12786 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.7 square miles in White Lake, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 665 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12786 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12786 sits at , while per-capita income is $46,594. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $172,800 (54% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12786 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sullivan County, so you can benchmark 12786 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 12786

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12786.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12786, White Lake, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

665

Population

38.7

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12786?

56.5

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

16.1%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 14.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$46,594

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.5%

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

What does housing look like?

805

Total Housing Units

272

Occupied Units

533

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.5%
Renter 33.5%

$172,800

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

1962

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 12786, employing approximately 145 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,867,000.

27

Businesses

145

Employees

$4.9M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 22.2%
Retail trade 4 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.1%

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 12786 vs 12778 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
12778 Smallwood, NY 633 2.4 mi
12720 Bethel, NY 172 2.8 mi
12749 Kauneonga Lake, NY 300 3.9 mi
12762 Mongaup Valley, NY 512 3.8 mi
12732 Eldred, NY 786 5.5 mi
12743 Highland Lake, NY 389 6.8 mi
12783 Swan Lake, NY 1,668 7.0 mi
12764 Narrowsburg, NY 1,802 7.4 mi
12752 Lake Huntington, NY 242 7.5 mi
12726 Cochecton, NY 1,162 7.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12786 in?
ZIP code 12786 (White 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 12786?
ZIP code 12786 in White Lake, NY has a population of 665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12786?
The median home value in ZIP 12786 is $172,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12786?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12786 is White at 71.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12786?
ZIP code 12786 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12786?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12786 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12786?
In ZIP code 12786, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.5% 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 12786?
In ZIP code 12786, approximately 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12786?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12786 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for White Lake, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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