12749 ZIP Code — Kauneonga Lake, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12749 is located in Kauneonga Lake, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 2.17 square miles and serves a population of 539 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12749

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 12749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

539

population

2.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12749

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City	Status
Kauneonga Lake	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	539
Population density	248 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	2.17 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.6897
Longitude	-74.8284
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	36.0%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

539

Population

248

People per sq mi

35.2

Median age

Median household income

$33,295

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,156

Median monthly rent

69.9%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

338

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	137	25.4%
18 and over	402	74.6%
65 and over	45	8.3%
Median age	35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	539	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.0%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	39.0%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	25.0%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 42.0%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	42.0%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 39.0%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,156
Owner occupied	69.9%
Renter occupied	30.1%
Vacant	62.5%
Single-family detached	75.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	4.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	4.2%
1960–1969	19.2%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	21.0%
1939 or earlier	16.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	20.7%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	38.1%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	42.7%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	14.0%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	9.8%
Propane / LP gas	14.0%
Fuel oil	76.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	15	10.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	9.8%
Male householder, no spouse	25	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	89	62.2%
Households with children under 18	41	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	25.2%
Average household size	3.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.0%	51.0%
Married	21.3%	19.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.2%
Divorced	16.7%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 48.0%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	14	7.4%
Elementary school	63	33.5%
High school	60	31.9%
College / grad school	51	27.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.5%

Retail trade 15.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Professional & management 3.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	11.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.6%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	20.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.5%
Carpool	21.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	20.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 10.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 18.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	29.4%
Cash public assistance	23.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	539	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	514	95.4%
Born in same state	514	95.4%
Born in different state	262	48.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	25	4.6%
Not a US citizen	25	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	2.8%
Italian	9	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12749

What city is ZIP code 12749 in?

ZIP code 12749 is primarily assigned to Kauneonga Lake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12749 in?

ZIP code 12749 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12749 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 12749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 12749 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 12749 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 12749?

ZIP code 12749 has an estimated population of 539 residents, with a density of 249 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12749 in?

ZIP code 12749 observes the EST timezone.