12769 ZIP Code — Phillipsport, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12769 is located in Phillipsport, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 4.22 square miles and serves a population of 363 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12769

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 $406,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 12769 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

363

population

4.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Phillipsport	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	363
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	4.22 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.6508
Longitude	-74.4362
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	61.3%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

363

Population

People per sq mi

62.5

Median age

Median household income

$41,698

Per capita income

$406,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.8%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

13.1%

Unemployment

152

Housing units

19.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	7.2%
18 and over	337	92.8%
65 and over	125	34.4%
Median age	62.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.2%

Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

Two or more races 15.6%

Black or African American 9.3%

Asian 8.4%

Group	Count	%
White	220	51.2%
Hispanic or Latino	67	15.6%
Two or more races	67	15.6%
Black or African American	40	9.3%
Asian	36	8.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.3%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.2%	11.5%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 46.5%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$200k+ 21.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	46.5%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$200k+	21.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 36.7%

$1M+ 25.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$406,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.8%
Renter occupied	18.2%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	91.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	26.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	51.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	56.3%
3 bedrooms	28.4%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	78.8%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	25.3%
Propane / LP gas	8.8%
Fuel oil	54.7%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	67	39.4%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	51	30.0%
Households with children under 18	31	18.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	41.2%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	24.9%
Married	28.7%	24.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.7%
Divorced	52.4%	41.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 39.8%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 17.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.3%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.5%

Finance & real estate 25.9%

Construction 22.3%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Retail trade 8.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	64.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.4%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	25.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	51.8%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	21.2%
65 and over	76.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	337	92.8%
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)	327	90.1%
Born in same state	327	90.1%
Born in different state	317	87.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	9.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	24.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	4.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12769

What city is ZIP code 12769 in?

ZIP code 12769 is primarily assigned to Phillipsport, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12769 in?

ZIP code 12769 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Does ZIP code 12769 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 12769 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 12769 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 12769 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12769?

16% of residents in ZIP code 12769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12769 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 12769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 12769 in?

ZIP code 12769 observes the EST timezone.