The 12734 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Ferndale, NY (Sullivan County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 890. Approximately 13.9% of residents in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $27,123. Median househould income is approximately $54,400, and an estimated 18% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 12734, 76.1% of the population graduated high school, while 13.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.4% in this Sullivan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 12.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.8% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 12734 are older than average. The median age of 50.4 years in ZIP Code 12734 is approximately 32.28% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 12734 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.7% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 12734 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 9.7% |
| 85 years and over | 5.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 12734 is $54,400, while the region's mean household income is $57,994. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,123. The per capita income in ZIP Code 12734 of $27,123 is approximately 31.03% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 18.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately93.68% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.6% of the population in 12734 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 26.8% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 12734 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 26.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 27.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 12734, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 25.6% of 12734 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 12734 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.3%), followed by Some other race (7.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 7.6% |
In ZIP Code 12734, 69.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 25.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% 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 | 69.2% |
| Spanish | 25.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 12734, an estimated 30.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 22.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Sullivan County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 30.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 12734 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 12734 is high blood pressure, as approximately 31.0% of adults 18 and older in this Sullivan County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.8% |
| Current asthma | 11.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 12734 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.0% of those 18 and above in 12734 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 12734 include obesity (37.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 88.8% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 75.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 58.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| Current smoking | 19.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 30.0% |
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 12734 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.66 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.11% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.29% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 12734 | 9.24¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 2.08¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 12734 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.27 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.24 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.44 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.25 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.84 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.43 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.2 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.03 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.82 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 12734, 62.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.6 minutes. Approximately 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 12734 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.1% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 12734 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 10.5% |
| Construction | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 16.1% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 6.1% |