ZIP Code 12790, New York
ZIP Code 12790 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 12790 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Sullivan County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,537. The land area covers 51.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,537 | ±597 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±4.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,001 | ±260 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,843 | ±271 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,001 | ±260 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 842 | ±211 |
| Median Home Value | $208,800 | ±$20,410 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,443 | ±$156 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,193 | ±$11,683 |
| Per Capita Income | $41,627 | ±$6,848 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | ±3.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 381 | ±167 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,268 | ±403 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.5% | ±5.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 80,450 (2024)
ID: 131198
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
PO BOX 5012, MONTICELLO NY 12701-5192
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FALLSBURG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GOSHEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CHESTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CIRCLEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CIRCLEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PINE BUSH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Matamoras, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milford, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Milford, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Orange County Community College
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College | 10.1 mi away | 115 South St, Middletown, NY, 10940 |
8453446222
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MAMAKATING LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | 128 SULLIVAN STREET, WURTSBORO, NY, 12790 |
(845) 888-8004
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Yeshiva of Ocean
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College | 11.8 mi away | 7120 Highway 52, Greenfield Park, NY, 12435-5308 |
8456472607
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THRALL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT OF MIDDLETOWN AND WALKILL
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 11-19 DEPOT STREET, MIDDLETOWN, NY, 10940 |
(845) 341-5454
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Yeshivath Zichron Moshe
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College | 12.5 mi away | 84 Zichron Moshe Way, South Fallsburg, NY, 12779 |
8454345240
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CRAGSMOOR FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | 355 CRAGSMOOR ROAD, CRAGSMOOR, NY, 12420 |
(845) 647-4611
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Sullivan County Community College
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College | 15.6 mi away | 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY, 12759-5151 |
8454345750
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ETHELBERT B. CRAWFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 479 BROADWAY, MONTICELLO, NY, 12701 |
(845) 794-4660
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Yeshiva of Nitra Rabbinical College
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College | 20.2 mi away | 1425 Route 17 M, Chester, NY, 10918 |
7183845460204
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FALLSBURG LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 12 RAILROAD PLAZA, SOUTH FALLSBURG, NY, 12779 |
(845) 436-6067
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCK HILL 3 SW, NY US, located 4.9 miles from ZCTA5 12790. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1° | 13.7° | 22.9° | 3.73" | 16.5" |
| February | 35.3° | 12.1° | 23.7° | 3.14" | 10.8" |
| March | 43.8° | 20.2° | 32.0° | 4.10" | 12.9" |
| April | 56.3° | 32.4° | 44.4° | 4.02" | 2.0" |
| May | 66.9° | 43.6° | 55.3° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 74.8° | 53.2° | 64.0° | 5.01" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.5° | 57.8° | 68.7° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.2° | 56.3° | 67.3° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.0° | 48.2° | 59.6° | 4.76" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.4° | 37.3° | 48.4° | 5.06" | 0.7" |
| November | 47.4° | 27.8° | 37.6° | 3.78" | 2.0" |
| December | 36.4° | 19.8° | 28.1° | 4.63" | 13.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wurtsboro village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
| Wurtsboro Hills CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Bloomingburg village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Rock Hill CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Otisville village | Village | 6.4 mi | — |
| Bridgeville CDP | CDP | 7.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 12790. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.