ZIP Code 12779 - South Fallsburg New York
Overview
ZIP Code 12779 is located in South Fallsburg New York. Portions of 12779 are also in Kiamesha Lake and Fallsburg and Fallsburg (town) and Thompson. 12779 is entirely within Sullivan County. Regionally, 12779 is located in the Hudson Valley Region.
ZIP Code 12779 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | South Fallsburg |
| Primary County | Sullivan County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 2,304 |
| Area Code(s) | 845 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 12779 Map
12779 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 12779 is White. The current unemployment level in 12779 is 4.4%.
| Population | 2,304 |
| Population Growth Rate | -15.7% |
| Population Density | 245 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 824 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.6% |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $596,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 47.79% |
12779 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 801 | 47.79% |
| Black | 191 | 11.4% |
| Hispanic | 617 | 36.81% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 67 | 4% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
12779 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 48 | 5.53% |
| Bachelor Degree | 89 | 10.25% |
| High School Diploma | 357 | 41.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 42 | 4.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 134 | 15.44% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 6.22% |
| Masters Degree | 120 | 13.82% |
| Professional Degree | 24 | 2.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
12779 Geography
| Coordinates | 41.70178223, -74.63412476 |
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| Region | Hudson Valley Region |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 9 Square Miles |
12779 Schools
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12779 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b: -15F to -10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 60b - Northeastern Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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