12779 ZIP Code — South Fallsburg, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12779 is located in South Fallsburg, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 6.72 square miles and serves a population of 2,304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12779

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $283,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

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.

Overall, ZIP code 12779 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.

2,304
population
6.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
12779 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 12779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
South Fallsburg Acceptable
South Fallsburg Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
12733 Fallsburg (2.6 mi) 12751 Kiamesha Lake (2.7 mi) 12789 Woodridge (3.1 mi) 12742 Harris (4.4 mi) 12747 Hurleyville (4.6 mi) 12738 Glen Wild (4.6 mi) 12763 Mountain Dale (5.6 mi) 12435 Greenfield Park (5.9 mi) 12734 Ferndale (6.1 mi) 12759 Loch Sheldrake (6.2 mi) 12701 Monticello (6.3 mi) 12775 Rock Hill (6.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,304
Population density 343 / sq mi
State FIPS 36
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 6.72 sq mi
Water area 0.37 sq mi
Latitude 41.7059
Longitude -74.6369
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 65.6% 43.2% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 23.2% 29.3% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 8.1% 22.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.1% 5.2% 11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,304
Population
343
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$33,194
Per capita income
$283,000
Median home value
$897
Median monthly rent
50.8%
Home ownership
23.4%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
1,012
Housing units
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
110
Under 5
109
90
5–9
88
68
10–14
66
105
15–19
104
70
20–24
69
125
25–34
122
194
35–44
191
140
45–54
138
34
55–59
34
17
60–64
16
116
65–74
114
76
75–84
74
17
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1871030.8%
18 and over1,59469.2%
65 and over41418.0%
Median age35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Other race 22.3%
Black or African American 13.8%
Two or more races 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
GroupCount%
White94431.6%
Hispanic or Latino68222.8%
Other race66622.3%
Black or African American41213.8%
Two or more races1976.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native852.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.6% 43.2% 37.0%
$50k – $100k 23.2% 29.3% 27.0%
$100k – $200k 8.1% 22.4% 24.4%
Over $200k 3.1% 5.2% 11.5%
Under $10k 7.3%
$10k–$15k 17.1%
$15k–$25k 0.4%
$25k–$35k 14.5%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 11.2%
$75k–$100k 11.0%
$100k–$150k 16.8%
$200k+ 9.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.3%
$10k–$15k17.1%
$15k–$25k0.4%
$25k–$35k14.5%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k11.2%
$75k–$100k11.0%
$100k–$150k16.8%
$200k+9.7%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%
$50k–$100k 6.3%
$100k–$150k 6.3%
$150k–$200k 3.9%
$200k–$300k 39.2%
$300k–$500k 31.6%
$500k–$1M 8.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$283,000
Median rent / month$897
Owner occupied50.8%
Renter occupied49.2%
Vacant40.6%
Single-family detached61.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes2.2%
Median rooms4.7
Avg household size (owned)2.60

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.6%
2000–20099.6%
1990–19996.9%
1980–198920.4%
1970–197910.8%
1960–19698.5%
1950–195914.4%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier19.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom31.2%
2 bedrooms31.1%
3 bedrooms22.9%
4 bedrooms12.4%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle13.8%
1 vehicle40.0%
2 vehicles29.7%
3 or more16.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.2%
Electricity22.0%
Propane / LP gas15.7%
Fuel oil59.4%
Wood2.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family39846.9%
Cohabiting couple111.3%
Male householder, no spouse24328.6%
Female householder, no spouse19723.2%
Households with children under 1836543.0%
Households with seniors (65+)28033.0%
Average household size2.64

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.9%43.5%
Married47.4%42.7%
Separated2.7%0.5%
Widowed5.1%3.3%
Divorced1.8%10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.5%
Some HS, no diploma 19.6%
HS graduate 21.2%
Some college, no degree 13.5%
Associate's degree 18.5%
Bachelor's degree 11.7%
Graduate / professional 5.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher69.9%
Bachelor's or higher16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool30.6%
Kindergarten306.2%
Elementary school30964.1%
High school11724.3%
College / grad school234.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 22.6%
Education & healthcare 22.4%
Manufacturing 18.7%
Public administration 8.2%
Construction 6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%
Retail trade 5.2%
Wholesale trade 5.0%
Professional & management 4.4%
Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.8%
Service15.4%
Sales & office14.7%
Natural resources & construction9.4%
Production & transportation28.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.5%
Government16.7%
Self-employed14.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone60.9%
Carpool26.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.0%
Work from home7.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)14.8

Poverty

All people 23.4%
Under 18 years 27.7%
18 and over 21.5%
Married-couple families 15.1%
Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.9%
Retirement income17.2%
Supplemental Security8.8%
Cash public assistance0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP23.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure31.0%
High cholesterol28.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease5.9%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis21.8%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease7.0%
Cancer4.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.0%
Binge drinking16.4%
No physical activity31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.1%
Depression21.0%
Fair or poor health18.5%
Poor mental health15.9%
Poor physical health11.9%
No health insurance20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.1%
Visited dentist52.6%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss19.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans231.4%
Disability%
Any disability19.2%
Under 189.4%
18–64 years17.6%
65 and over40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.8%
Public insurance53.3%
No insurance7.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,08590.5%
Spanish40819.6%
Other Indo-European38818.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,91883.2%
Born in same state1,75576.2%
Born in different state1,48264.3%
Foreign born1637.1%
Naturalized citizen38616.8%
Not a US citizen5113.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian33014.3%
English1215.3%
AncestryCount%
Irish391.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.8%
Internet access97.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12779

What city is ZIP code 12779 in?

ZIP code 12779 is primarily assigned to South Fallsburg, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12779 in?

ZIP code 12779 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12779 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 12779 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12779?

23% of residents in ZIP code 12779 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 12779 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 12779 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 12779?

ZIP code 12779 has an estimated population of 2,304 residents, with a density of 343 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 12779 in?

ZIP code 12779 observes the EST timezone.

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