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Smallwood, NY

Census-designated place in Sullivan County, New York. ZIP codes: 12778.

Population

693

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

288

ZIP codes

1

Smallwood and its ZIP codes

Full map

Smallwood at a glance

  • Smallwood is 32% less dense than New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $65,186, 24% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,100 (62% below New York).

Local data for Smallwood, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Smallwood, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$65,186

Poverty rate

19.0%

Median home value

$162,100

Homeownership

76.5%

Bachelor's or higher

35.4%

Median age

58.3

Average commute

53.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (143), Russian Americans (136), Polish Americans (99).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Smallwood.

Details

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

$128K

3 loans, 15 jobs reported

Sullivan County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Smallwood, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.2%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit5.6%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home23.3%

Average one-way commute: 53.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Smallwood, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

79° / 13°F

53.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Smallwood, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.5%

U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

10.7%

U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.1%

U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts

ZIP codes in Smallwood

1 in or overlapping Smallwood. Population shown

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Cities near Smallwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
White LakeCensus-designated place1.2 mi0.9
Mongaup ValleyCensus-designated place2 mi5
Kauneonga LakeCensus-designated place2.2 mi1.1
Swan LakeCensus-designated place6.9 mi1.7
MonticelloVillage6.9 mi4.1
Kiamesha LakeCensus-designated place8 mi1
HurleyvilleCensus-designated place9.1 mi1.1
Lake HuntingtonCensus-designated place9.2 mi1.2
LibertyVillage9.7 mi2.6
EldredCensus-designated place9.8 mi1.3
South FallsburgCensus-designated place9.9 mi3.2
JeffersonvilleVillage10 mi0.4
BridgevilleCensus-designated place10 mi1.7
Loch SheldrakeCensus-designated place11 mi1.7
FallsburgCensus-designated place12 mi3.4
Rock HillCensus-designated place12 mi8.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Smallwood, NY in?
Smallwood is in Sullivan County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Smallwood, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Smallwood include 12778.
What is the population of Smallwood, NY?
About 693 people live in Smallwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Smallwood?
Nearby places include White Lake (1.2 mi), Mongaup Valley (2 mi), Kauneonga Lake (2.2 mi), Swan Lake (6.9 mi), Monticello (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023