12777 ZIP Code — Forestburgh, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12777 is located in Forestburgh, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 44.67 square miles and serves a population of 846 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845/914.

About ZIP code 12777

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $310,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($151,667) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12777 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

846

population

44.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12777 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12777

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12777. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forestburgh	Acceptable
Forestburgh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12729 Cuddebackville (5.6 mi) 12737 Glen Spey (6 mi) 12743 Highland Lake (7.2 mi) 12701 Monticello (7.6 mi) 12775 Rock Hill (7.8 mi) 12780 Sparrow Bush (7.8 mi) 12746 Huguenot (8.6 mi) 12751 Kiamesha Lake (9 mi) 12732 Eldred (9.3 mi) 12790 Wurtsboro (9.8 mi) 12738 Glen Wild (10.1 mi) 10963 Otisville (10.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	846
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	44.67 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	41.5488
Longitude	-74.7025
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845/914

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.0%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	17.2%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

846

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$151,667

Median household income

$83,699

Per capita income

$310,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.3%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

501

Housing units

47.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	12.4%
18 and over	741	87.6%
65 and over	241	28.5%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Two or more races 4.6%

Asian 3%

Black or African American 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	748	86.8%
Two or more races	40	4.6%
Asian	26	3%
Black or African American	20	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1.9%
Other race	9	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.0%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	35.2%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	17.2%	5.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 3.2%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k+ 37.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	3.2%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	13.3%
$200k+	37.3%
Median income	$151,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 36.5%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$310,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.3%
Renter occupied	1.7%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	94.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	9.3%
1980–1989	31.6%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	17.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	14.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.1%
Electricity	18.2%
Propane / LP gas	17.6%
Fuel oil	44.2%
Wood	9.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	33	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	77	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	39	11.3%
Households with children under 18	60	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	45.1%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	23.6%
Married	51.3%	64.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	5.3%	6.5%
Divorced	14.6%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 10.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 30.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	47.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	14.1%
Kindergarten	5	7.0%
Elementary school	25	35.2%
High school	23	32.4%
College / grad school	8	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Professional & management 17.3%

Public administration 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Other services 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.2%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	20.1%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.4%
High blood pressure	32.3%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.8%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	20.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	8.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	70	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	2.9%
65 and over	29.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	37.8%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	799	94.4%
Spanish	27	3.4%
Other Indo-European	6	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	2.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	748	88.4%
Born in same state	725	85.7%
Born in different state	510	60.3%
Foreign born	23	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	98	11.6%
Not a US citizen	91	92.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	116	13.7%
French	58	6.9%
Arab	38	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	7	0.8%
Polish	4	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	95.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12777

What city is ZIP code 12777 in?

ZIP code 12777 is primarily assigned to Forestburgh, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12777 in?

ZIP code 12777 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12777 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 12777 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12777 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 12777 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12777 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 12777 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12777?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12777 in?

ZIP code 12777 observes the EST timezone.