The 12779 ZIP Code is primarily associated with South Fallsburg, NY (Sullivan County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 1,930. Approximately 14.6% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $26,200. An estimated 18% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $31,672.
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In ZIP Code 12779, 71.5% of the population graduated high school, while 14.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.6% in this Sullivan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 18.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.4% |
| Associate's degree | 14.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12779 are older than average. The median age of 45.0 years in ZIP Code 12779 is approximately 18.11% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.2% of the population in 12779 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 12779 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 0.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 8.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 1.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 13.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12779 is $31,672, while the region's mean household income is $54,451. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,200. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12779 of $26,200 is approximately 33.38% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 18.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately92.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.2% of the population in 12779 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.5% of 12779 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12779, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 33.8% of 12779 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12779 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (63.2%), followed by Black or African American (21.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Black or African American | 21.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 17.4% |
In ZIP Code 12779, 70.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 23.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 5.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Sullivan County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 70.6% |
| Spanish | 23.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12779, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 14.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Sullivan County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12779 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 85.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 12779 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 85.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12779 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.73 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 14.81% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 28.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12779 | 9.24¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 2.08¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.98¢/kWh | 19.1¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12779 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.53 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.08 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.51 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.87 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.56 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.16 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.5 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.84 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12779, 54.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.1 minutes. Approximately 18.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12779 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 12.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12779 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 18.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.6% |
| Information | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 11.2% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 12779, checking or savings account have received the most complaints in 12779 in the past 12 months. Credit card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Sullivan County region was managing an account.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Credit card | 1 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Fees or interest | 1 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 1 |
| Problem when making payments | 1 |