Zip code 12790: Wurtsboro, New York

Q: What city is zip code 12790?

12790 is assigned to Wurtsboro, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 12790 in?

12790 is in Sullivan County, New York.

Q: What is the population of 12790?

About 4,537 people live in 12790, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 12790?

The median household income in 12790 is $79,193.

Q: What zip codes are near 12790?

The closest zip codes to 12790 are 12785, 12781, 12775, 12721, 10932.

Residential delivery areaSullivan CountyEastern Time

Population

4,537

Median household income

$79K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$209K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,443/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

51 sq mi

88 people/sq mi

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

About 12790

12790 is a small-town zip code in Wurtsboro, New York (Sullivan County), covering 51 sq mi of land. About 4,537 people live here, or 88 per square mile. The median resident is 41.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $79,193 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $208,800, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,443 a month.

29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.1 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 12790 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy29.6%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · NY 10%319th of 1,675 in NY
Average commute35.1 min
91st
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min364th of 1,618 in NY
Healthcare workers11.6%
78th
U.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%609th of 1,685 in NY
Government workers18.3%
78th
U.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%816th of 1,685 in NY
Median age41.8
70th
U.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,019th of 1,693 in NY
Homeownership rate74.3%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%1,061st of 1,673 in NY
Residents 65 and older18.4%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,018th of 1,693 in NY
Income inequality (Gini)0.448
61st
U.S. 0.483 · NY 0.517594th of 1,669 in NY
Per capita income$41,627
54th
U.S. $44,673 · NY $50,712881st of 1,690 in NY
Median gross rent$1,443
53rd
U.S. $1,413 · NY $1,621513th of 1,367 in NY
Foreign-born residents10.6%
53rd
U.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%526th of 1,693 in NY
Residents under 1822.4%
53rd
U.S. 22% · NY 20.5%489th of 1,693 in NY
Median earnings per worker$49,034
53rd
U.S. $49,666 · NY $55,321966th of 1,676 in NY
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%757th of 1,693 in NY
Work from home12.8%
50th
U.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%722nd of 1,685 in NY
Median household income$79,193
49th
U.S. $80,734 · NY $85,974872nd of 1,602 in NY
Diversity index48.5
49th
U.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5442nd of 1,693 in NY
Broadband access91.5%
45th
U.S. 91% · NY 90.8%830th of 1,673 in NY
Bachelor's degree or higher28.5%
42nd
U.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%973rd of 1,691 in NY
Poverty rate8.4%
34th
U.S. 12.5% · NY 14%965th of 1,679 in NY
Unemployment rate3.8%
30th
U.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%1,000th of 1,685 in NY
Median home value$208,800
23rd
U.S. $332,700 · NY $423,800963rd of 1,614 in NY
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%1,108th of 1,685 in NY
Population density88/sq mi
12th
U.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi1,072nd of 1,693 in NY
Rent-burdened renters38%
12th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%1,152nd of 1,579 in NY
Population4,537
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366762nd of 1,693 in NY
Uninsured rate1.8%
4th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,294th of 1,689 in NY
Self-employed workers4%
2nd
U.S. 10% · NY 9.7%1,523rd of 1,685 in NY

Measure	12790	Sullivan	NY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NY
Housing vacancy	29.6%	37.1%	10%	10.1%	98th	319th of 1,675
Average commuteWeakness	35.1 min	28 min	32.6 min	26.4 min	91st	364th of 1,618
Healthcare workers	11.6%	12.5%	11.8%	9.7%	78th	609th of 1,685
Government workers	18.3%	18.4%	16.4%	14.5%	78th	816th of 1,685
Median age	41.8	41.7	39.8	38.9	70th	1,019th of 1,693
Homeownership rate	74.3%	67.4%	54.3%	65.2%	65th	1,061st of 1,673
Residents 65 and older	18.4%	19.3%	17.9%	17.2%	63rd	1,018th of 1,693
Income inequality (Gini)	0.448	0.495	0.517	0.483	61st	594th of 1,669
Per capita income	$41,627	$42,334	$50,712	$44,673	54th	881st of 1,690
Median gross rent	$1,443	$1,106	$1,621	$1,413	53rd	513th of 1,367
Foreign-born residents	10.6%	13%	22.8%	14.1%	53rd	526th of 1,693
Residents under 18	22.4%	21.4%	20.5%	22%	53rd	489th of 1,693
Median earnings per worker	$49,034	$47,194	$55,321	$49,666	53rd	966th of 1,676
Veterans	6%	5.6%	3.7%	6.2%	52nd	757th of 1,693
Work from home	12.8%	13.2%	14.9%	15.1%	50th	722nd of 1,685
Median household income	$79,193	$72,382	$85,974	$80,734	49th	872nd of 1,602
Diversity index	48.5	51.9	65.5	61.4	49th	442nd of 1,693
Broadband access	91.5%	89.4%	90.8%	91%	45th	830th of 1,673
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.5%	30.1%	40.2%	35.7%	42nd	973rd of 1,691
Poverty rate	8.4%	15.9%	14%	12.5%	34th	965th of 1,679
Unemployment rate	3.8%	5.8%	6.4%	5.2%	30th	1,000th of 1,685
Median home value	$208,800	$249,000	$423,800	$332,700	23rd	963rd of 1,614
Tech workers	1.1%	1.3%	3.5%	3.8%	15th	1,108th of 1,685
Population density	88/sq mi	82/sq mi	421/sq mi	95/sq mi	12th	1,072nd of 1,693
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	38%	48.2%	52.1%	51.1%	12th	1,152nd of 1,579
Population	4,537	79,721	19,852,366	334,922,499	7th	762nd of 1,693
Uninsured rateStrength	1.8%	5.5%	5.1%	8.4%	4th	1,294th of 1,689
Self-employed workers	4%	12.4%	9.7%	10%	2nd	1,523rd of 1,685

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

17%

35–44

14%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.8

Under 18

22.4%

65 and over

18.4%

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black7%
Hispanic20%
Asian3%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

48.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

10.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

12%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

Households

Households: 2,001
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 59.1%
Married couples: 43.5%
Living alone: 36.5%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

12790

$79,193

Sullivan Co.

$72,382

New York

$85,974

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,627

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.448

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

12790

$208,800

Sullivan Co.

$249,000

New York

$423,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

12790

$1,443

Sullivan Co.

$1,106

New York

$1,621

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.9%

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,843
Owner-occupied: 74.3%
Vacant: 29.6%
Median year built: 1957
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 38%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.3%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

0.0%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

24%

30–44

25%

45–59

14%

60+

12%

Average commute

35.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

16%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

12%

Sales

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

10%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Education

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

0.9%

Engineering and science

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Construction

Wholesale

Other services

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$49,034

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	12790	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$77,083	$74,888
Service	$37,981	$26,804
Sales and office	$42,522	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$87,549	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,141	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

33%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.3%
Households with broadband: 91.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.5%
No internet access: 8.2%
Without health insurance: 1.8%
Limited-English households: 5%

Geography

City (USPS): Wurtsboro
State: New York
County: Sullivan County
Center point: 41.5634° N, 74.5274° W
Land area: 51 sq mi
Water area: 2.7 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Wurtsboro2% of zip
Wurtsboro Hills (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 12790

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
12785	Westbrookville, NY	3.2 mi	917	$140,397	$239,900
12781	Summitville, NY	4.5 mi	177	—	$437,900
12775	Rock Hill, NY	4.9 mi	2,623	$112,600	$398,400
12721	Bloomingburg, NY	5.2 mi	7,359	$103,214	$290,500
10932	Howells, NY	6.5 mi	13	—	—
10963	Otisville, NY	6.7 mi	3,842	$82,989	$346,800
12729	Cuddebackville, NY	6.8 mi	1,203	$66,982	$330,100
12769	Phillipsport, NY	7.2 mi	325	$141,779	$358,300
10919	Circleville, NY	7.7 mi	1,551	$108,859	$437,600
12738	Glen Wild, NY	7.9 mi	423	$95,481	$391,700
12722	Burlingham, NY	8.1 mi	0	—	—
12763	Mountain Dale, NY	8.3 mi	890	$55,741	$262,800

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Questions about 12790

What city is zip code 12790?

12790 is assigned to Wurtsboro, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 12790 in?

12790 is in Sullivan County, New York.

What is the population of 12790?

About 4,537 people live in 12790, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 12790 in?

12790 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 12790?

The median household income in 12790 is $79,193.

What zip codes are near 12790?

The closest zip codes to 12790 are 12785, 12781, 12775, 12721, 10932.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 12790, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.