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Monticello, NY
Village in Sullivan County, New York. ZIP codes: 12701.
Population
7,279
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,780
ZIP codes
1
Monticello and its ZIP codes
Monticello at a glance
- Monticello is about 4.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,583, 41% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,000 (59% below New York) and median rent is $1,166 a month.
Local data for Monticello, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monticello, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,583
Poverty rate
29.7%
Median home value
$172,000
Median rent
$1,166/mo
Homeownership
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,376), Irish Americans (592), Jamaican Americans (556).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Monticello.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,618
30,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$481M
FY 2026, $6,119 per person
PPP loans
$31.1M
384 loans, 3,588 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monticello, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle2.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monticello, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
354
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 14°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monticello, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Monticello
1 in or overlapping Monticello. Population shown
Cities near Monticello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kiamesha LakeCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1 |
| BridgevilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.7 |
| South FallsburgCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Rock HillCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Mongaup ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 5 |
| HurleyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
| FallsburgCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.4 |
| SmallwoodCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 2.4 |
| WoodridgeVillage | 7 mi | 1.7 |
| White LakeCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Loch SheldrakeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Kauneonga LakeCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| WoodbourneCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Swan LakeCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Mountain DaleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Wurtsboro HillsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monticello, NY in?
- Monticello is in Sullivan County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Monticello, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monticello include 12701.
- What is the population of Monticello, NY?
- About 7,279 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monticello?
- Nearby places include Kiamesha Lake (2.1 mi), Bridgeville (3.4 mi), South Fallsburg (4.3 mi), Rock Hill (5.6 mi), Mongaup Valley (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023