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
- 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).
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 10901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suffern, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10901.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
147 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
75 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 10901?
37.6
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
17.8%
Foreign-Born
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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,779housing units
9,779
Total Housing Units
9,314
Occupied Units
465
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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)
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.
- 10977
Spring Valley (10977)
59,048 residents
- 10952
Monsey (10952)
38,917 residents
- 07430
Mahwah (07430)
25,890 residents
- 10901 23,465
Suffern (10901)
23,465 residents
- 07446 14,484
Ramsey (07446)
14,484 residents
- 07458 11,360
Saddle River (07458)
11,360 residents
- 10970 9,993
Pomona (10970)
9,993 residents
- 07401 6,494
Allendale (07401)
6,494 residents
- 10974 3,152
Sloatsburg (10974)
3,152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10901 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07458
Saddle River (07458)
$244,022 median income
- 07446
Ramsey (07446)
$160,996 median income
- 07401
Allendale (07401)
$160,162 median income
- 07430
Mahwah (07430)
$131,327 median income
- 10970
Pomona (10970)
$120,186 median income
- 10974
Sloatsburg (10974)
$117,596 median income
- 10901
Suffern (10901)
$108,041 median income
- 10931 $83,365
Hillburn (10931)
$83,365 median income
- 10977 $74,451
Spring Valley (10977)
$74,451 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.
| 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.
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