12751 ZIP Code — Kiamesha Lake, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12751 is located in Kiamesha Lake, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 2.60 square miles and serves a population of 1,151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12751

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $50,972. Poverty affects 47% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12751 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,151

population

2.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12751 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12751

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12751. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kiamesha Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12779 South Fallsburg (2.7 mi) 12742 Harris (3.8 mi) 12701 Monticello (3.8 mi) 12733 Fallsburg (5.2 mi) 12738 Glen Wild (5.2 mi) 12789 Woodridge (5.5 mi) 12734 Ferndale (5.6 mi) 12762 Mongaup Valley (6.1 mi) 12747 Hurleyville (6.4 mi) 12775 Rock Hill (6.4 mi) 12763 Mountain Dale (7.2 mi) 12759 Loch Sheldrake (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,151
Population density	443 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	2.60 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	41.6772
Longitude	-74.6714
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	61.8%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	0.5%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,151

Population

443

People per sq mi

21.7

Median age

$50,972

Median household income

$22,022

Per capita income

$114,100

Median home value

$1,208

Median monthly rent

46.8%

Home ownership

46.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

383

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

136

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	489	42.5%
18 and over	662	57.5%
65 and over	196	17.0%
Median age	21.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%

Black or African American 17%

Two or more races 10.6%

Group	Count	%
White	833	72.4%
Black or African American	196	17%
Two or more races	122	10.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	0.5%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 38.2%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	38.2%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$50,972

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 52.2%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 13.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,100
Median rent / month	$1,208
Owner occupied	46.8%
Renter occupied	53.2%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	41.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	27.9%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.2%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	55.7%
Propane / LP gas	29.8%
Fuel oil	9.2%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	28	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	64	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	146	37.2%
Households with children under 18	168	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	186	47.3%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	15.2%
Married	56.9%	46.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.1%	28.5%
Divorced	16.5%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	15.1%
Kindergarten	20	5.3%
Elementary school	142	37.6%
High school	97	25.7%
College / grad school	62	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 65.2%

Public administration 12.9%

Retail trade 8.5%

Other services 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.2%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	30.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.2%
Carpool	22.5%
Public transit	6.2%
Walk	10.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.0

Poverty

All people 46.7%

Under 18 years 71.2%

18 and over 28.7%

Married-couple families 54.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	37.2%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	0.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.4%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	0.2%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.7%
Public insurance	87.4%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	904	78.5%
Spanish	170	18.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	170	18.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,109	96.4%
Born in same state	1,109	96.4%
Born in different state	1,042	90.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	42	3.6%
Not a US citizen	9	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	74	6.4%
Irish	43	3.7%
English	21	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	11	1%
Arab	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	66.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12751

What city is ZIP code 12751 in?

ZIP code 12751 is primarily assigned to Kiamesha Lake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12751 in?

ZIP code 12751 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12751?

47% of residents in ZIP code 12751 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 12751 family-oriented?

43% of residents in ZIP code 12751 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 12751 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 12751 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12751?

The median home value in ZIP code 12751 is $114,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 12751 in?

ZIP code 12751 observes the EST timezone.