12768 ZIP Code — Parksville, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12768 is located in Parksville, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 33.13 square miles and serves a population of 866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12768

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $368,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($47,552) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 52% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 12768 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

866

population

33.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12768 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12768

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12768. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parksville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12758 Livingston Manor (4.6 mi) 12754 Liberty (5 mi) 12765 Neversink (5.1 mi) 12759 Loch Sheldrake (5.8 mi) 12747 Hurleyville (7.1 mi) 12787 White Sulphur Springs (7.9 mi) 12788 Woodbourne (8.1 mi) 12734 Ferndale (9.3 mi) 12791 Youngsville (9.6 mi) 12742 Harris (10.2 mi) 12733 Fallsburg (10.3 mi) 12783 Swan Lake (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	866
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	33.13 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	41.8645
Longitude	-74.7149
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	39.4%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	40.1%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

866

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$47,552

Median household income

$30,831

Per capita income

$368,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

31.2%

Unemployment

676

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

109

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	11.9%
18 and over	763	88.1%
65 and over	263	30.4%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.4%

Hispanic or Latino 19.1%

Other race 11.7%

Two or more races 10.4%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	604	56.4%
Hispanic or Latino	205	19.1%
Other race	125	11.7%
Two or more races	111	10.4%
Black or African American	26	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.4%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	40.1%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 9.8%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 21.8%

$35k–$50k 26.7%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	21.8%
$35k–$50k	26.7%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$47,552

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 2.8%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 38.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$368,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	54.5%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	15.3%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	26.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	49.4%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	10.1%
Fuel oil	59.5%
Wood	24.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	50.3%
Cohabiting couple	40	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	21	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	101	31.0%
Households with children under 18	100	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	157	48.2%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.4%	26.9%
Married	38.8%	47.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.2%
Divorced	3.9%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	26	25.2%
High school	50	48.5%
College / grad school	27	26.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 47.0%

Retail trade 12.0%

Construction 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Professional & management 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	40.6%
Sales & office	10.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 40.8%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 15.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	34.2%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.8%
Public insurance	77.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	839	96.9%
Spanish	86	10.3%
Other Indo-European	86	10.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	723	83.5%
Born in same state	707	81.6%
Born in different state	578	66.7%
Foreign born	16	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	143	16.5%
Not a US citizen	135	94.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	227	26.2%
English	49	5.7%
Arab	39	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	4.4%
Polish	10	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12768

What city is ZIP code 12768 in?

ZIP code 12768 is primarily assigned to Parksville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12768 in?

ZIP code 12768 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12768 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 12768 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 12768 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 12768 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12768?

23% of residents in ZIP code 12768 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 12768 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 12768 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 12768 in?

ZIP code 12768 observes the EST timezone.