| City: | Kauneonga Lake, New York |
| City Alias: | Kauneonga Lk |
| County: | Sullivan County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:47:05 PM |
| Population: | 293 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 329 / 845 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.6897, -74.8284 |
| Land Area: | 2.167 sq mi |
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The rural carrier routes serve 11 streets clustered near the water. State Route 55 has the most delivery points, followed by Horseshoe Lake Road and Royce Road. Lake Shore Drive, Lake Street, and Maple Avenue round out the waterfront addresses. Most properties sit on the 1.17 square miles of land surrounding the lake itself. There's no city delivery. Two rural routes handle what street service exists, supplemented by the 311 boxes at the post office.
Median household income reaches $170,524 among year-round residents. The median age of 43.7 suggests established professionals rather than retirees. Thirty properties are registered as businesses, though only 15 employer establishments reported 41 employees total in the most recent data. Many of the "businesses" are likely property management companies, contractors serving the vacation homes, or small seasonal operations. Sixty-one people work from home. In a community this size, that's 21% of the employed population.
The PO Box system solves a problem unique to vacation communities. A lakefront cottage worth maintaining needs a permanent mailing address whether the owners are present or not. Contractors, county offices, and utility companies won't wait for seasonal residents to check their mail. The boxes stay active year-round while the houses sit empty nine months. That's why the post office serves more than twice as many addresses as there are permanent households.
Street names center on water features and lakefront geography. State Route 55 provides the main access corridor, while Lake Shore Drive, Lake Street, and Horseshoe Lake Road reveal the community's identity as a vacation lake settlement. The limited street count (just 11 named roads) reflects the compact geography around Kauneonga Lake.
ZIP Code 12749 has 293 residents and 140 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 43.7 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.5%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.1%, which is slightly lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 293Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 419Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 135.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $175,083Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 140Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $170,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.86Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 147 | 206 | 189 | 337 | 321 | 314 | 340 | 331 | 227 | 393 | 537 | 539 | 507 | 419 |
| Decennial Census | 300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 293 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.7
Male Median Age: 48.3
Female Median Age: 43.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Female | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 20 | 12 | 23 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 30 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 15 |
| White: | 227 | 74.18% |
| Black: | 7 | 2.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 50 | 16.34% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.98% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 19 | 6.21% |
| Total: | 306 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 143 | 48.81% | 48.3 years |
| Females: | 150 | 51.19% | 43.2 years |
| Total: | 293 | 100% | 43.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 398 | 94.99% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 5.01% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 5.01% |
| Total Population: | 419 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 398 | 94.99% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 21 | 5.01% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $175,083, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $109,439 (166.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $175,083. Family households earn a median of $176,250 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $176,250). By gender, male median income is $88,813 and female is $65,333, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $23,480 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.1%, which is slightly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (49.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,644 | $65,488 | $37,120 | $39,239 | $46,313 | $48,421 | $52,829 | $55,563 | $0 | $74,286 | $0 | $0 | $170,524 | $175,083 |
| Median Family Income | $65,568 | $65,854 | $45,714 | $45,625 | $45,667 | $0 | $53,092 | $0 | $56,023 | $0 | $151,107 | $164,356 | $171,935 | $176,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $85,139 | $11,711 | $11,181 | $31,063 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,982 | $42,188 | $41,932 | $42,219 | $42,049 | $57,917 | $48,281 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $88,813 |
| Median Female Income | $24,432 | $24,726 | $48,750 | $47,569 | $36,938 | $35,938 | $35,489 | $35,163 | $0 | $56,105 | $57,643 | $62,614 | $65,403 | $65,333 |
| Employed: | 203 | 66.12% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 104 | 33.88% |
| Total: | 307 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 100 | 49.26% |
| Service: | 23 | 11.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 26.11% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 2.96% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 21 | 10.34% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 203 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $170,800, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $522,400 (75.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $170,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $906 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $787. Of occupied housing, owners make up 92.98% (47.17% with a mortgage, 52.83% free-and-clear) and renters 7.02% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 69.27%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $693,200 | $664,600 | $228,600 | $228,600 | $0 | $215,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $136,900 | $122,900 | $0 | $0 | $170,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $906 | $868 | $943 | $621 | $643 | $620 | $643 | $690 | $787 | $780 | $890 | $1,156 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 50 | 43.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 56 | 49.12% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 7.02% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 114 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 114 | 30.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 257 | 69.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 371 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 303 | 81.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 45 | 12.13% |
| Other Units: | 23 | 6.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 371 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 14.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 14.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.86%). College enrollment is 15.79%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 150 | 48.86% |
| Some college, no degree: | 63 | 20.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 6.84% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 73 | 23.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 307 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 307 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 73 | 23.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 309 | 60.12% |
| Public Insurance: | 205 | 39.88% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 514 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 514 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 28.6% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 15.7% | 14.6% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 57 | 42.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 55 | 41.35% |
| College or graduate school: | 21 | 15.79% |
| Total: | 133 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 112 | 84.21% |
ZIP Code 12749 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 41 people with an annual payroll of $1,668,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 343Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $226,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,668,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 41Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 12749 is located in Sullivan County, New York, within the Monticello, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33910) and New York's 19th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 12749. It covers 2.167 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.014 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Monticello, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33910Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.167 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.014 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7937.02 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3638985Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kauneonga Lake CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 12749 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.