PlainZIP

Suffern, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10901

Rockland County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,465
503/sq mi
$108,041
Median income
$542,000
Median home value
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Suffern pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
503
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10901 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Suffern, Rockland County, New York, with 23,465 residents across 46.7 square miles, a density of 503 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10901 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,041 (17% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,934. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $542,000 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,774 per month, and 71.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rockland County, letting you compare 10901 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 10901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suffern, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10901.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 10901, Suffern, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,465

Population

46.7

Area (sq mi)

503

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10901?

37.6

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 70.9%
African American 10.6%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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?

$108,041

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$51,934

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10901 ranks nationally

Suffern, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$108,041 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.3%

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

What does housing look like?

9,779

Total Housing Units

9,314

Occupied Units

465

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.2%
Renter 28.8%

$542,000

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$1,774

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10901 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 159
2021 +11.3% 177
2022 +21.8% 216
2023 +9.0% 235
2024 +11.8% 263

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 900 business establishments in ZIP 10901, employing approximately 12,719 people with a combined annual payroll of $722,139,000.

900

Businesses

12,719

Employees

$722.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 147 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 138 15.3%
Construction 105 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 77 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 75 8.3%
Retail trade 74 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 59 6.6%
Finance and insurance 49 5.4%
Wholesale trade 42 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.8%
Educational services 14 1.6%
Information 13 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.3%
Manufacturing 8 0.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 10901 vs 10931 →

ZIP 10901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10901 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 10901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 10901 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
10931 Hillburn, NY 1,023 2.6 mi
10952 Monsey, NY 38,917 2.6 mi
07495 Mahwah, NJ 0 3.4 mi
10970 Pomona, NY 9,993 3.9 mi
10977 Spring Valley, NY 59,048 3.8 mi
10974 Sloatsburg, NY 3,152 3.8 mi
07446 Ramsey, NJ 14,484 5.7 mi
07458 Saddle River, NJ 11,360 6.5 mi
07401 Allendale, NJ 6,494 7.4 mi
07430 Mahwah, NJ 25,890 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockland County

10977 standard
Spring Valley, NY
Pop: 59,048
10952 standard
Monsey, NY
Pop: 38,917
10956 standard
New City, NY
Pop: 31,521
10954 standard
Nanuet, NY
Pop: 23,045
10960 standard
Nyack, NY
Pop: 15,093
10965 standard
Pearl River, NY
Pop: 14,791

Related Areas

Rockland County Suffern, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10901 in? ▼
ZIP code 10901 (Suffern) is located in Rockland County, New York. Rockland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/rockland-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 10901? ▼
ZIP code 10901 in Suffern, NY has a population of 23,465 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10901 is $108,041, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10901 is $542,000, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10901 is White at 70.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10901? ▼
ZIP code 10901 has 900 business establishments employing approximately 12,719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10901 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (147), Health care and social assistance (138), Construction (105). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10901 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 10901? ▼
In ZIP code 10901, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 10901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10901 is 28.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10901? ▼
In ZIP code 10901, approximately 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10901 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.