ZIP Code 12787

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White Sulphur Springs · Sullivan County · New York

Population
452

50/sq mi

Median income
$43,102

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$456,900

▲ 64% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.6%

Median age 48.5

Land area
9.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 12787 in White Sulphur Springs, New York has a population of 452. The median household income is $43,102, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $456,900, 64% above the US average. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 12787 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in White Sulphur Springs, Sullivan County, New York. The area is home to 452 residents, producing a population density of 50 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 12787 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12787 sits at $43,102 (53% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $37,078. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $456,900 (21% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12787 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.5, 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 12787 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 →

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 12787, White Sulphur Springs, 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

452

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

50

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12787?

48.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

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?

$43,102

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$37,078

Per Capita Income

6.3%

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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

139

Total Housing Units

139

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$456,900

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 12787, employing approximately 29 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,162,000.

8

Businesses

29

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
12783 Swan Lake, NY 1,668 3.9 mi
12791 Youngsville, NY 737 3.0 mi
12754 Liberty, NY 7,221 5.1 mi
12749 Kauneonga Lake, NY 300 7.1 mi
12748 Jeffersonville, NY 2,076 4.8 mi
12734 Ferndale, NY 867 6.2 mi
12724 Callicoon Center, NY 245 6.4 mi
12766 North Branch, NY 437 7.5 mi
12762 Mongaup Valley, NY 512 9.2 mi
12750 Kenoza Lake, NY 187 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12787 in?
ZIP code 12787 (White Sulphur Springs) 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 12787?
ZIP code 12787 in White Sulphur Springs, NY has a population of 452 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12787?
The median household income in ZIP 12787 is $43,102, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12787?
The median home value in ZIP 12787 is $456,900, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12787?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12787 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12787?
ZIP code 12787 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 29 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12787?
In ZIP code 12787, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 12787?
In ZIP code 12787, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12787?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12787 is 6.3% 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 Sulphur Springs, 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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