12763 ZIP Code — Mountain Dale, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12763 is located in Mountain Dale, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 14.09 square miles and serves a population of 470 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12763

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, 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 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 12763 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

470

population

14.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12763 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12763

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mountain Dale	Acceptable
Mountain Dale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12738 Glen Wild (2.8 mi) 12789 Woodridge (3 mi) 12435 Greenfield Park (3 mi) 12428 Ellenville (5.4 mi) 12733 Fallsburg (5.4 mi) 12775 Rock Hill (5.4 mi) 12779 South Fallsburg (5.6 mi) 12790 Wurtsboro (6.1 mi) 12751 Kiamesha Lake (7.2 mi) 12788 Woodbourne (8.4 mi) 12721 Bloomingburg (8.7 mi) 12747 Hurleyville (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	470
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	14.09 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	41.6852
Longitude	-74.5324
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	59.3%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

470

Population

People per sq mi

62.1

Median age

Median household income

$39,499

Per capita income

$171,400

Median home value

$1,353

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

542

Housing units

57.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	23	4.9%
18 and over	447	95.1%
65 and over	207	44.0%
Median age	62.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Two or more races 5.7%

Black or African American 4.5%

Other race 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	404	79.4%
Hispanic or Latino	39	7.7%
Two or more races	29	5.7%
Black or African American	23	4.5%
Other race	14	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.3%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.3%	5.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 31.1%

$25k–$35k 19.7%

$35k–$50k 2.0%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	31.1%
$25k–$35k	19.7%
$35k–$50k	2.0%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	22.3%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 27.4%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,400
Median rent / month	$1,353
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	49.1%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	21.9%
1950–1959	17.9%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	51.9%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	59.3%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.5%
Electricity	28.2%
Propane / LP gas	23.9%
Fuel oil	25.6%
Wood	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	30.8%
Cohabiting couple	23	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	129	42.3%
Female householder, no spouse	59	19.3%
Households with children under 18	17	5.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	165	54.1%
Average household size	1.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	22.8%
Married	39.5%	49.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.7%
Divorced	20.5%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 9.5%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.4%

Graduate / professional 33.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	57.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	8	24.2%
High school	9	27.3%
College / grad school	16	48.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 21.3%

Construction 9.6%

Public administration 9.6%

Retail trade 9.1%

Professional & management 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Other services 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.3%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	9.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	36.5%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	43.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.3%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.9%
Work from home	37.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.4%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	20.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	1.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.7%
Public insurance	58.9%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	464	98.7%
Spanish	26	5.6%
Other Indo-European	17	3.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	1.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	369	78.5%
Born in same state	352	74.9%
Born in different state	231	49.1%
Foreign born	17	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	101	21.5%
Not a US citizen	70	69.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	11.3%
Italian	44	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	64.9%
Internet access	81.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12763

What city is ZIP code 12763 in?

ZIP code 12763 is primarily assigned to Mountain Dale, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12763 in?

ZIP code 12763 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12763 have an older population?

44% of residents in ZIP code 12763 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12763 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 12763 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 12763?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 12763 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 12763 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 12763 in?

ZIP code 12763 observes the EST timezone.