12738 ZIP Code — Glen Wild, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12738 is located in Glen Wild, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 2.06 square miles and serves a population of 359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12738

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,200. Renters make up the majority at 63%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $68,854. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 12738 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

359

population

2.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12738 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12738

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glen Wild	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12763 Mountain Dale (2.8 mi) 12775 Rock Hill (3.1 mi) 12789 Woodridge (3.7 mi) 12779 South Fallsburg (4.6 mi) 12790 Wurtsboro (4.9 mi) 12751 Kiamesha Lake (5.2 mi) 12435 Greenfield Park (5.4 mi) 12733 Fallsburg (5.8 mi) 12428 Ellenville (8.2 mi) 12701 Monticello (8.6 mi) 12742 Harris (8.7 mi) 12747 Hurleyville (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	359
Population density	174 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	2.06 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.6589
Longitude	-74.5729
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	27.4%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.6%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

359

Population

174

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$68,854

Median household income

$29,423

Per capita income

$248,200

Median home value

$1,292

Median monthly rent

37.5%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	92	25.6%
18 and over	267	74.4%
65 and over	82	22.8%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.5%

Hispanic or Latino 24.3%

Other race 13.3%

Two or more races 11%

Group	Count	%
White	244	51.5%
Hispanic or Latino	115	24.3%
Other race	63	13.3%
Two or more races	52	11%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.3%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	9.6%	5.2%	11.5%

$50k–$75k 60.6%

$75k–$100k 26.9%

$200k+ 12.5%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	60.6%
$75k–$100k	26.9%
$200k+	12.5%
Median income	$68,854

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k–$300k 51.3%

$500k–$1M 33.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,200
Median rent / month	$1,292
Owner occupied	37.5%
Renter occupied	62.5%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	72.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	21.6%
1970–1979	28.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	62.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	17.3%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Fuel oil	31.7%
Wood	19.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	25	24.0%
Households with children under 18	65	62.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	37.5%
Average household size	3.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.7%	26.7%
Married	40.7%	51.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.2%
Divorced	43.6%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 53.5%

Some college, no degree 33.7%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	71	65.1%
High school	30	27.5%
College / grad school	8	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Retail trade 18.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.6%

Construction 15.3%

Professional & management 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Education & healthcare 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.3%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	8.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	43.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	5.1%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	31.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	31.7%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	18.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.6%
Under 18	14.1%
18–64 years	26.5%
65 and over	67.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	26.5%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	359	100.0%
Spanish	10	2.8%
Other Indo-European	10	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	274	76.3%
Born in same state	274	76.3%
Born in different state	185	51.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	85	23.7%
Not a US citizen	22	25.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	85	23.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12738

What city is ZIP code 12738 in?

ZIP code 12738 is primarily assigned to Glen Wild, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12738 in?

ZIP code 12738 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12738 mostly rentals?

63% of occupied units in ZIP code 12738 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12738?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 12738 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 12738 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 12738 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 12738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12738 in?

ZIP code 12738 observes the EST timezone.