12747 ZIP Code — Hurleyville, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12747 is located in Hurleyville, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 17.15 square miles and serves a population of 2,026 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12747

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($55,588) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 42% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

2,026

population

17.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hurleyville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12759 Loch Sheldrake (1.9 mi) 12733 Fallsburg (3.5 mi) 12779 South Fallsburg (4.6 mi) 12754 Liberty (4.7 mi) 12742 Harris (4.7 mi) 12788 Woodbourne (4.7 mi) 12734 Ferndale (5.1 mi) 12789 Woodridge (5.9 mi) 12765 Neversink (6.1 mi) 12751 Kiamesha Lake (6.4 mi) 12768 Parksville (7.1 mi) 12435 Greenfield Park (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,026
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	17.15 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	41.7689
Longitude	-74.6630
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	48.1%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,026

Population

118

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$55,588

Median household income

$42,517

Per capita income

$279,900

Median home value

$878

Median monthly rent

63.2%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

723

Housing units

31.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

108

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

118

181

35–44

242

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

145

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	491	24.2%
18 and over	1,535	75.8%
65 and over	463	22.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Black or African American 10.5%

Two or more races 5.8%

Asian 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,530	72.3%
Black or African American	223	10.5%
Two or more races	122	5.8%
Asian	92	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	89	4.2%
Other race	59	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	40.4%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 23.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	23.9%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	0.6%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$55,588

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 42.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,900
Median rent / month	$878
Owner occupied	63.2%
Renter occupied	36.8%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	62.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	21.1%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	31.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	39.7%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	12.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	53.6%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	10.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.4%
Electricity	24.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.1%
Fuel oil	53.1%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	216	27.5%
Cohabiting couple	118	15.0%
Male householder, no spouse	118	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	334	42.5%
Households with children under 18	262	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	333	42.4%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.9%	26.7%
Married	28.8%	40.6%
Separated	1.2%	6.3%
Widowed	5.4%	19.1%
Divorced	12.6%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 22.6%

Some college, no degree 30.6%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	2.7%
Kindergarten	23	5.7%
Elementary school	230	57.4%
High school	128	31.9%
College / grad school	9	2.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Other services 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Public administration 8.1%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Information 1.9%

Professional & management 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	27.6%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	10.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	22.1%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.3%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	67	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	21.8%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	15.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.4%
Public insurance	62.3%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,969	97.2%
Spanish	24	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	19	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,929	95.2%
Born in same state	1,902	93.9%
Born in different state	1,491	73.6%
Foreign born	27	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	97	4.8%
Not a US citizen	56	57.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	403	19.9%
Arab	98	4.8%
Polish	89	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	58	2.9%
English	35	1.7%
Norwegian	22	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12747

What city is ZIP code 12747 in?

ZIP code 12747 is primarily assigned to Hurleyville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12747 in?

ZIP code 12747 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12747 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 12747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12747?

ZIP code 12747 has an estimated population of 2,026 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12747?

The median household income in ZIP code 12747 is $55,588, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12747?

The median home value in ZIP code 12747 is $279,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 12747 in?

ZIP code 12747 observes the EST timezone.