ZIP Code 10596

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Verplanck · Westchester County · New York

Population
1,729

1,074/sq mi

Median income
$98,091

▲ 29% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$447,700

▲ 61% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
48.4%

Median age 57.5

Land area
1.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 10596 in Verplanck, New York has a population of 1,729. The median household income is $98,091, which is 29% above the national average. Median home value is $447,700, 61% above the US average. 48.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 10596 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Verplanck, Westchester County, New York. The area is home to 1,729 residents, producing a population density of 1,074 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 10596 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10596 sits at $98,091 (6% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $101,647. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $447,700 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,850 per month, and 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10596 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westchester County, so you can benchmark 10596 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 10596

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10596.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 10596, Verplanck, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,729

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

1,074

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10596?

57.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 71.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$98,091

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$101,647

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

434

Total Housing Units

404

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

1.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$447,700

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,850

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+17.7%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10596 have increased 17.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.4% 189
2020 -4.9% 180
2021 +9.9% 197
2022 +17.7% 232
2024 265

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 10596, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,495,000.

33

Businesses

90

Employees

$3.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 21.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 15.2%
Retail trade 4 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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10927 Haverstraw, NY 11,910 4.4 mi
10566 Peekskill, NY 23,570 3.1 mi
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10923 Garnerville, NY 8,732 4.3 mi
10911 Bear Mountain, NY 2 4.8 mi
10984 Thiells, NY 2,842 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10596 in?
ZIP code 10596 (Verplanck) is located in Westchester County, New York. Westchester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/westchester-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 10596?
ZIP code 10596 in Verplanck, NY has a population of 1,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10596?
The median household income in ZIP 10596 is $98,091, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10596?
The median home value in ZIP 10596 is $447,700, which is 61% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10596?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10596 is White at 71.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10596?
ZIP code 10596 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10596?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10596 are: Construction (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10596?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10596 increased by 17.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10596?
In ZIP code 10596, 74.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10596?
In ZIP code 10596, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10596?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10596 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Verplanck, NY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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