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ZIP Code 12779
South Fallsburg, NY, Sullivan County
Population
2,205
Land area
6.7sq mi
People per sq mi
328
City
South Fallsburg
ZIP 12779 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 12779 at a glance
- The median household income is $47,688, 45% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $287,200 (32% below New York) and median rent is $1,001 a month.
Local data for ZIP 12779
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 12779, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,688
Poverty rate
34.1%
Median home value
$287,200
Median rent
$1,001/mo
Homeownership
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
11.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
71
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,444
$57.8M annual payroll
PPP loans
$11.8M
48 loans
Campaign donations
$1,082
34% D, 54% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 12779, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 12779, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 12779?
- ZIP code 12779 is in South Fallsburg, NY (Sullivan County).
- What county is ZIP code 12779 in?
- ZIP code 12779 is mostly in Sullivan County, New York.
- How many people live in ZIP code 12779?
- About 2,205 people live in the 12779 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.