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 High-density area
$108,041
Median income Above-median income area
$542,000
Median home value Above-median home value
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

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.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 10901 (Suffern, NY) rose +11.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.3 in 2023 to 263.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,934. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $542,000 (43% above the average New York ZIP), while 71.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,774.

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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockland County, so 10901 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

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 →

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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 ZIP avg

$51,934

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10901 ranks among New York ZIPs

Suffern, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code

Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)

$108,041 Top 26% higher than 74% of 1,626 New York ZIPs

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every New York ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 ZIP avg

$1,774

Median Rent

1972

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

+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

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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

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10901, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).

Similar population

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,465 here; floor ≥1,000).

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

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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.

ZIP 10901's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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