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12723

Zip code 12723: Callicoon, New York

Residential delivery areaSullivan CountyEastern Time
Population
1,923
Median household income
$77K
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$236K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$1,199/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
48.1
U.S. 38.9
Land area
33 sq mi
57 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 12723

12723 is a small-town zip code in Callicoon, New York (Sullivan County), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 1,923 people live here, or 57 per square mile. The median resident is 48.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $77,313 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $235,900, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,199 a month.

40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.4 minutes each way, and 26% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; education; and management. 19% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 12723 compares

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People

Age

Median age
48.1
Under 18
15%
65 and over
19.5%

Race and ethnicity

  • White74%
  • Black13%
  • Hispanic7%
  • Asian0.4%
  • Native American0%
  • Pacific Islander0.7%
  • Other0.7%
  • Multiracial4%
Diversity index
42.5
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
8.5%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
64.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
89%
Spanish
2%
Other Indo-European
8%
Asian / Pacific
0.3%
Other
0.4%

Households

Households
890
Average household size
2
Family households
56.9%
Married couples
35.4%
Living alone
41.5%
Veterans (of adults)
4.7%
Male / female
44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k
9%
$25–50k
17%
$50–75k
21%
$75–100k
12%
$100–150k
30%
$150–200k
6%
$200k+
7%

Median household income

12723
$77,313
Sullivan Co.
$72,382
New York
$85,974
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$52,503
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
11.5%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
12.4%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12723
$235,900
Sullivan Co.
$249,000
New York
$423,800
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

12723
$1,199
Sullivan Co.
$1,106
New York
$1,621
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
79%
2–4 units
15%
5–19 units
0.9%
20+ units
0%
Mobile home
4%
Boat, RV, van
0%
Housing units
1,299
Owner-occupied
82.2%
Vacant
31.5%
Median year built
1971
Median rooms
5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income
24.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income
14.3%
Home value to income
3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone
66%
Carpooled
4%
Transit
0.4%
Walked
3%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
26%
Other
0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
25%
10–19
14%
20–29
14%
30–44
33%
45–59
7%
60+
7%
Average commute
25.4 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
2.9%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
63%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin
22%
Education
17%
Management
9%
Sales
8%
Production
7%
Healthcare
6%
Cleaning and personal care
5%
Construction and repair
5%
Arts, media and sports
5%
Police and fire
4%
Food service
3%
Transportation and moving
2%
Business and finance
2%
Computer and math
2%
Farming, fishing and forestry
1%
Engineering and science
0.9%
Legal and social services
0.6%

Industries

Education
19%
Health care and social assistance
10%
Arts and recreation
10%
Retail
10%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
9%
Professional and technical services
8%
Manufacturing
6%
Restaurants and hotels
6%
Construction
5%
Public administration
4%
Agriculture and mining
3%
Finance, insurance and real estate
3%
Information
2%
Other services
2%
Admin, support and management
1%
Wholesale
0.4%
Median earnings per worker
$54,512
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
19.2%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
38.8%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
5.8%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work12723U.S.
Management, business, science and arts$83,594$74,888
Service$45,298$26,804
Sales and office$32,946$40,476
Construction and maintenance$31,157$49,199
Production and transportation$56,597$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma
4%
High school
27%
Some college
17%
Associate's
13%
Bachelor's
27%
Graduate
12%
High school graduate or higher
96.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
Graduate or professional degree
12.3%
Households with broadband
87.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL
80%
No internet access
12.4%
Without health insurance
3.4%
Limited-English households
2.7%

Geography

City (USPS)
Callicoon
Center point
41.7531° N, 74.9877° W
Land area
33 sq mi
Water area
0.4 sq mi
Time zone
Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type
Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

  • Hortonville (unincorporated)2% of zip
  • Callicoon (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 12723

ZipCityDistanceIncome
12750Kenoza Lake1.4 mi—
12745Hortonville3 mi—
12748Jeffersonville4 mi$86,927
12726Cochecton4.2 mi$77,149
12766North Branch4.3 mi—
18415Damascus4.9 mi$90,852
12752Lake Huntington5 mi—
12767Obernburg5.5 mi—
12791Youngsville6.6 mi$74,744
12727Cochecton Center · PO box6.8 mi—
12736Fremont Center7.1 mi$44,330
12741Hankins7.5 mi$68,897

Zip codes like 12723 elsewhere

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Questions about 12723

What city is zip code 12723?

12723 is assigned to Callicoon, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12723 in?

12723 is in Sullivan County, New York.

What is the population of 12723?

About 1,923 people live in 12723, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12723 in?

12723 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 12723?

The median household income in 12723 is $77,313.

What zip codes are near 12723?

The closest zip codes to 12723 are 12750, 12745, 12748, 12726, 12766.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12723, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.