The zip code 12486 in Tillson, New York, transitioned from a low-diversity to a moderate-diversity area between 2013 and 2022. The white population decreased from 87% to 69% during this period. Other racial groups, particularly those categorized as "Other" and "Hispanic," increased their representation. The "Other" category emerged around 2020 and grew to 16% of the population by 2022. Black and Asian populations remained relatively stable at 2-4% throughout the decade.

The median income in the area fluctuated, peaking at $81,081 in 2016 and declining to $74,889 in 2022, representing an 8% decrease over six years. The population decreased from 1,462 in 2013 to 1,162 in 2022, a 20% reduction. The increase in diversity coincided with a slight decrease in median income, potentially indicating that newer, more diverse residents might be entering the community at lower income levels, or that economic opportunities in the area have changed.

The trends in Tillson reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in suburban and rural areas. The decline in the white population percentage is consistent with national demographic shifts. The emergence of a significant "Other" category may reflect changing attitudes towards racial self-identification. The income trends, showing a slight decline, may indicate broader economic challenges faced by small communities.