12791 ZIP Code — Youngsville, NY

Sullivan County, New York

ZIP code 12791 is located in Youngsville, New York, within Sullivan County. It covers approximately 3.62 square miles and serves a population of 690 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 12791

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,336. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 12791 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

690

population

3.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

12791 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 12791

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 12791. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Youngsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

12787 White Sulphur Springs (1.8 mi) 12748 Jeffersonville (2.3 mi) 12783 Swan Lake (4.2 mi) 12766 North Branch (4.8 mi) 12750 Kenoza Lake (6.7 mi) 12754 Liberty (6.8 mi) 12723 Callicoon (7.5 mi) 12745 Hortonville (7.6 mi) 12734 Ferndale (8 mi) 12776 Roscoe (8.3 mi) 12726 Cochecton (8.7 mi) 12736 Fremont Center (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	690
Population density	191 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	3.62 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	41.7976
Longitude	-74.8787
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	18.0%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	71.4%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

690

Population

191

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$80,336

Median household income

$27,835

Per capita income

$213,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

22.2%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	269	39.0%
18 and over	421	61.0%
65 and over	71	10.3%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

Two or more races 8%

Other race 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	607	79.3%
Hispanic or Latino	75	9.8%
Two or more races	61	8%
Other race	22	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.0%	43.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	71.4%	29.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	39.1%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$80,336

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 42.6%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 39.9%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	38.8%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	36.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.9%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	2.2%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	32.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	53.9%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	14.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	67.4%
Wood	21.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	34	14.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	110	47.8%
Female householder, no spouse	81	35.2%
Households with children under 18	62	27.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	25.2%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.7%	41.3%
Married	12.0%	17.0%
Separated	23.6%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	26.7%
Divorced	34.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 15.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	187	73.0%
High school	69	27.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.7%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Public administration 16.1%

Professional & management 8.9%

Retail trade 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	33.9%
Sales & office	32.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 38.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	67.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.9%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.0%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	33.9%
Uninsured under 19	43.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	677	98.1%
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)	677	98.1%
Born in same state	677	98.1%
Born in different state	422	61.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.9%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	489	70.9%
English	67	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	3.3%
Arab	13	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 12791

What city is ZIP code 12791 in?

ZIP code 12791 is primarily assigned to Youngsville, New York.

What county is ZIP code 12791 in?

ZIP code 12791 falls within Sullivan County, New York.

Is ZIP code 12791 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 12791 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 12791 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 12791 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 12791?

ZIP code 12791 has an estimated population of 690 residents, with a density of 191 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 12791?

The median home value in ZIP code 12791 is $213,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 12791 in?

ZIP code 12791 observes the EST timezone.