12743 ZIP Code — Highland Lake, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12743 is located in Highland Lake, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 7.51 square miles and serves a population of 310 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12743

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $309,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12743 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

310

population

7.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Highland Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12737 Glen Spey (2 mi) 12732 Eldred (2.5 mi) 12792 Yulan (4.1 mi) 12719 Barryville (5.4 mi) 12770 Pond Eddy (5.5 mi) 12777 Forestburgh (7.2 mi) 12764 Narrowsburg (8 mi) 12780 Sparrow Bush (8.3 mi) 12786 White Lake (8.8 mi) 18458 Shohola (9 mi) 12720 Bethel (9.3 mi) 12701 Monticello (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	310
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	7.51 sq mi
Water area	0.62 sq mi
Latitude	41.5355
Longitude	-74.8414
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	26.0%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.6%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

310

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

Median household income

$220,525

Per capita income

$309,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

303

Housing units

30.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	31	10.0%
18 and over	279	90.0%
65 and over	117	37.7%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	285	89.9%
Two or more races	23	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.2%
Black or African American	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.0%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	36.6%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	14.6%	5.2%	11.5%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 38.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	26.8%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	38.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 35.9%

$300k–$500k 42.0%

$500k–$1M 9.2%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$309,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	54.8%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	18.8%
1950–1959	15.9%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	21.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	50.0%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	36.6%
Fuel oil	25.4%
Wood	16.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	67.6%
Cohabiting couple	20	14.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	26	18.3%
Households with children under 18	23	16.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	54.9%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.2%	0.0%
Married	72.6%	59.6%
Separated	5.9%	0.0%
Widowed	14.8%	31.1%
Divorced	1.5%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.4%

Graduate / professional 29.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	30.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	19.4%
Elementary school	11	35.5%
High school	7	22.6%
College / grad school	7	22.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.2%

Information 25.3%

Construction 16.1%

Other services 8.0%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Retail trade 2.9%

Professional & management 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.5%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	8.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.5%
Carpool	27.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	60.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	31.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	310	100.0%
Spanish	12	3.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	281	90.6%
Born in same state	281	90.6%
Born in different state	183	59.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	9.4%
Not a US citizen	18	62.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	110	35.5%
French	47	15.2%
Arab	39	12.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	5.5%
Norwegian	7	2.3%
Polish	3	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	96.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12743

What city is ZIP code 12743 in?

ZIP code 12743 is primarily assigned to Highland Lake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12743 in?

ZIP code 12743 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12743 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 12743 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12743 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 12743 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12743 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 12743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12743 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 12743 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12743 in?

ZIP code 12743 observes the EST timezone.