Woodridge, NY · standard
ZIP Code 12789
Sullivan County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,838
- 74/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,729
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Woodridge pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 74
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12789 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 12789 covers 24.8 square miles in Woodridge, Sullivan County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,838 residents on file, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 12789 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,729 (22% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,529. Unemployment is 22.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,100 (55% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $985; owner occupancy is 46.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sullivan County, so 12789 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 12789
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodridge, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12789.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 12789, Woodridge, 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
1,838
Population
24.8
Area (sq mi)
74
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12789?
31.1
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
11.0%
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?
$71,729
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$38,529
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
22.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 12789 ranks among New York ZIPs
Woodridge, 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)
$71,729 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
2,058housing units
2,058
Total Housing Units
1,106
Occupied Units
952
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,100
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$985
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 12789, employing approximately 464 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,790,000.
50
Businesses
464
Employees
$25.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 14.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 12789 vs 12738 →
ZIP 12789 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12788
Woodbourne (12788)
2,908 residents
- 12779
South Fallsburg (12779)
2,460 residents
- 12775
Rock Hill (12775)
2,297 residents
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
1,838 residents
- 12733
Fallsburg (12733)
1,446 residents
- 12751 1,054
Kiamesha Lake (12751)
1,054 residents
- 12763 942
Mountain Dale (12763)
942 residents
- 12435 326
Greenfield Park (12435)
326 residents
- 12738 320
Glen Wild (12738)
320 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12789 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 12789 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12769
Phillipsport (12769)
$141,779 median income
- 12435
Greenfield Park (12435)
$112,813 median income
- 12775
Rock Hill (12775)
$112,600 median income
- 12738
Glen Wild (12738)
$95,481 median income
- 12789
Woodridge (12789)
$71,729 median income
- 12788
Woodbourne (12788)
$62,768 median income
- 12733 $56,056
Fallsburg (12733)
$56,056 median income
- 12763 $55,741
Mountain Dale (12763)
$55,741 median income
- 12751 $53,549
Kiamesha Lake (12751)
$53,549 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 12789 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12738 | Glen Wild, NY | 320 | 3.5 mi |
| 12733 | Fallsburg, NY | 1,446 | 2.7 mi |
| 12779 | South Fallsburg, NY | 2,460 | 3.2 mi |
| 12435 | Greenfield Park, NY | 326 | 3.1 mi |
| 12763 | Mountain Dale, NY | 942 | 3.1 mi |
| 12784 | Thompsonville, NY | 94 | 3.8 mi |
| 12788 | Woodbourne, NY | 2,908 | 5.8 mi |
| 12751 | Kiamesha Lake, NY | 1,054 | 4.9 mi |
| 12775 | Rock Hill, NY | 2,297 | 6.4 mi |
| 12769 | Phillipsport, NY | 253 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 12789, 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 (1,838 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 12789 in?
ZIP code 12789 (Woodridge) 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 12789?
ZIP code 12789 in Woodridge, NY has a population of 1,838 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12789?
The median household income in ZIP 12789 is $71,729, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12789?
The median home value in ZIP 12789 is $171,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12789?
The largest racial group in ZIP 12789 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12789?
ZIP code 12789 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12789?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12789 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Real estate and rental and leasing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12789?
In ZIP code 12789, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 12789?
In ZIP code 12789, approximately 46.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12789?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12789 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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