12733 ZIP Code — Fallsburg, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12733 is located in Fallsburg, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 3.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12733

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Renters make up the majority at 91%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $32,679. Poverty affects 81% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 65% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12733 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,996

population

3.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fallsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12789 Woodridge (2.4 mi) 12779 South Fallsburg (2.6 mi) 12747 Hurleyville (3.5 mi) 12435 Greenfield Park (4.4 mi) 12759 Loch Sheldrake (4.5 mi) 12788 Woodbourne (4.7 mi) 12751 Kiamesha Lake (5.2 mi) 12763 Mountain Dale (5.4 mi) 12738 Glen Wild (5.8 mi) 12742 Harris (5.9 mi) 12734 Ferndale (7.2 mi) 12765 Neversink (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,996
Population density	538 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	3.71 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.7374
Longitude	-74.6104
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.9%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,996

Population

538

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$32,679

Median household income

$4,025

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,585

Median monthly rent

9.3%

Home ownership

81.0%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

868

Housing units

7.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

167

15–19

20–24

260

25–34

336

35–44

277

45–54

103

55–59

163

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	314	15.7%
18 and over	1,682	84.3%
65 and over	77	3.9%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 39.7%

Black or African American 24.3%

Hispanic or Latino 17.3%

Other race 13.1%

Two or more races 5.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	959	39.7%
Black or African American	586	24.3%
Hispanic or Latino	418	17.3%
Other race	317	13.1%
Two or more races	131	5.4%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.9%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 30.9%

$25k–$35k 15.5%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 27.8%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	30.9%
$25k–$35k	15.5%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	27.8%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$32,679

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,585
Owner occupied	9.3%
Renter occupied	90.7%
Vacant	89.9%
Single-family detached	50.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	31.5%
2000–2009	22.3%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	12.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	31.2%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	64.9%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.3%
Electricity	34.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.8%
Fuel oil	9.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	81	83.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	16.5%
Households with children under 18	71	73.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	32.0%
Average household size	6.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.7%	56.6%
Married	32.8%	34.5%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	6.4%
Divorced	6.5%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 30.7%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.2%
Kindergarten	23	4.6%
Elementary school	187	37.0%
High school	161	31.9%
College / grad school	128	25.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.4%

Other services 23.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Retail trade 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.9%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	25.0%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	32.3%
Work from home	31.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.2

Poverty

All people 81.0%

Under 18 years 98.1%

18 and over 66.0%

Married-couple families 81.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.7%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	64.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	26.1%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	4.9%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	17.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.1%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	20.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	5.6%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.5%
Public insurance	89.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,965	98.4%
Spanish	193	9.8%
Other Indo-European	193	9.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,829	91.6%
Born in same state	1,636	82.0%
Born in different state	1,306	65.4%
Foreign born	193	9.7%
Naturalized citizen	167	8.4%
Not a US citizen	47	28.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	103	5.2%
Italian	96	4.8%
French	38	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	0.5%
Irish	7	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	4.9%
Internet access	56.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12733

What city is ZIP code 12733 in?

ZIP code 12733 is primarily assigned to Fallsburg, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12733 in?

ZIP code 12733 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12733?

81% of residents in ZIP code 12733 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 12733 mostly rentals?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 12733 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12733?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12733?

The median household income in ZIP code 12733 is $32,679, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12733 in?

ZIP code 12733 observes the EST timezone.