12759 ZIP Code — Loch Sheldrake, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12759 is located in Loch Sheldrake, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 3.94 square miles and serves a population of 2,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12759

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $44,598. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 12759 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,145

population

3.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loch Sheldrake	Acceptable
Loch Sheldrake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12747 Hurleyville (1.9 mi) 12788 Woodbourne (3.7 mi) 12765 Neversink (4.2 mi) 12733 Fallsburg (4.5 mi) 12754 Liberty (4.8 mi) 12768 Parksville (5.8 mi) 12779 South Fallsburg (6.2 mi) 12742 Harris (6.5 mi) 12734 Ferndale (6.6 mi) 12789 Woodridge (6.9 mi) 12435 Greenfield Park (8 mi) 12751 Kiamesha Lake (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,145
Population density	544 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	3.94 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	41.7952
Longitude	-74.6524
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	61.2%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,145

Population

544

People per sq mi

19.9

Median age

$44,598

Median household income

$18,019

Per capita income

$71,400

Median home value

$1,082

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

32.1%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

1,146

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

140

124

10–14

164

206

15–19

271

20–24

127

25–34

35–44

102

124

45–54

163

55–59

60–64

65–74

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	717	33.4%
18 and over	1,428	66.6%
65 and over	126	5.9%
Median age	19.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.7%

Black or African American 29.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

Other race 6.7%

Two or more races 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,144	48.7%
Black or African American	688	29.3%
Hispanic or Latino	203	8.6%
Other race	157	6.7%
Two or more races	105	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	46	2%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	5.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 18.1%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$200k+ 7.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	18.1%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$200k+	7.6%
Median income	$44,598

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.3%

$50k–$100k 51.3%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,400
Median rent / month	$1,082
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	55.5%
Single-family detached	38.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	31.2%
1970–1979	24.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	19.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	58.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Fuel oil	26.6%
Wood	24.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	24.5%
Cohabiting couple	176	28.9%
Male householder, no spouse	79	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	204	33.6%
Households with children under 18	400	65.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	102	16.8%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.4%	62.9%
Married	25.8%	13.4%
Separated	16.6%	5.5%
Widowed	0.0%	2.8%
Divorced	11.2%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	3.0%
Kindergarten	136	15.0%
Elementary school	313	34.5%
High school	161	17.7%
College / grad school	271	29.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Professional & management 12.0%

Other services 7.7%

Retail trade 7.4%

Construction 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.3%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	33.1%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.7%
Carpool	23.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.7

Poverty

All people 32.1%

Under 18 years 36.5%

18 and over 29.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.2%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	56.0%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,065	96.3%
Spanish	112	5.4%
Other Indo-European	91	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,986	92.6%
Born in same state	1,975	92.1%
Born in different state	1,712	79.8%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	159	7.4%
Not a US citizen	104	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	82	3.8%
Italian	56	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	2.1%
Arab	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12759

What city is ZIP code 12759 in?

ZIP code 12759 is primarily assigned to Loch Sheldrake, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12759 in?

ZIP code 12759 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12759 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 12759 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12759?

32% of residents in ZIP code 12759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12759?

The median home value in ZIP code 12759 is $71,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 12759?

The median household income in ZIP code 12759 is $44,598, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 12759 in?

ZIP code 12759 observes the EST timezone.