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A town of 819.
8.7% of residents are under 18 in Forestburgh, against 20% in New York’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Neversink River Unique Area, at 5,975 acres with 15.4 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Forestburgh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 433 in 1840, a low of 356 in 1960, 808 in 2020. The archive holds 10 old photos and papers going back to 1875 and 4 maps from 1909 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Forestburgh, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Forestburgh.
Adults 18 to 34 are 8% of residents (23% statewide); people 65 and older are 33% of residents (18% statewide). Forestburgh’s median age is 52.9 years. 47% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 40% across New York.
| Forestburgh | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.9 years | 43 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 47% | 32% | 29% |
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.6 points. Across New York, 51.2% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 59% are men (NY 47%).
| Forestburgh | NY | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 4.6% | 11% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.2% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.4% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 23.1% | 13% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 19.1% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.7% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.5% | 12% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.7% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 9.4% | 14.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 15.2% | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 31.8% | 17.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 800, single groups can be off by several points
The median household income in Forestburgh is $133,000. Since 2013, Forestburgh has added 39 jobs, to 98 in 2023. 23% of Forestburgh workers work from home.
| Forestburgh | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 23% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $133,000 | $82,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Forestburgh.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Neversink River Unique Area | 15.4 mi | 5,975 |
| 2. Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area | — | 962 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Forestburgh has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 80°, January nights drop to 15° and about 58 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Forestburgh beats the New York average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 13% of adults report frequent mental distress in Forestburgh.
| Forestburgh | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 21% | 23% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 33% | 35% |
| What stands out | Forestburgh | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.5% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Forestburgh. Close and well known come first.
17 mi MountainHigh Point
29 mi LakeLake Wallenpaupack
24 mi Theme parkLegoland New York25 mi Park & preserveMinnewaska State Park Preserve
16 mi National park siteMiddle Delaware National Scenic River4.1M visitors a year
39 mi State parkHarriman State ParkHigh Point: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Legoland New York: MattCC716, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Middle Delaware National Scenic River: Mike Serfas, Public domain · Harriman State Park: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
2 within 15 miles of the center of Forestburgh
About 1 of every 100 Forestburgh residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
Where Forestburgh’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in New York, United States
Forestburgh is a town in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 808 at the 2020 census. It is where the Neversink River enters the Neversink Gorge and flows over High Falls. The ZIP code of Forestburgh, New York is 12777. The Town of Forestburgh is in the south-central part of the county.
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Forestburgh has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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