New City, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10956
Rockland County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,521
- 752/sq mi High-density area
- $177,952
- Median income Above-median income area
- $662,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New City pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 752
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10956 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 10956 (New City, NY) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 222.6 in 2023 to 235.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10956 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New City, Rockland County, New York, with 31,521 residents across 41.9 square miles, a density of 752 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10956 skews affluent, with a median household income of $177,952 (92% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,150. The poverty rate is 3.8%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $662,400 (75% above the average New York ZIP), while 93.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,064.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockland County, so 10956 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 10956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New City, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10956.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
265 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
192 establishments
- Construction
Construction
118 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 103
Other services (except public administration)
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 78
Accommodation and food services
78 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 10956, New City, 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
31,521
Population
41.9
Area (sq mi)
752
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10956?
42.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
22.3%
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?
$177,952
Median Household Income
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$63,150
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10956 ranks nationally
New City, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$177,952 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US 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
10,040housing units
10,040
Total Housing Units
9,825
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
3.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$662,400
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$2,064
Median Rent
1969
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10956 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 164 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 178 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 200 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 223 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 236 |
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 1,157 business establishments in ZIP 10956, employing approximately 7,493 people with a combined annual payroll of $386,494,000.
1,157
Businesses
7,493
Employees
$386.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 265 | 22.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 192 | 16.6% |
| Construction | 118 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 103 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 76 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 1.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.6% |
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 10956 vs 10923 →
ZIP 10956 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
- 10956
New City (10956)
31,521 residents
- 10954 23,045
Nanuet (10954)
23,045 residents
- 10965 14,791
Pearl River (10965)
14,791 residents
- 10927 11,910
Haverstraw (10927)
11,910 residents
- 10989 9,293
Valley Cottage (10989)
9,293 residents
- 10923 8,732
Garnerville (10923)
8,732 residents
- 10920 8,554
Congers (10920)
8,554 residents
- 10994 7,085
West Nyack (10994)
7,085 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10956 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10956 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10956
New City (10956)
$177,952 median income
- 10994
West Nyack (10994)
$170,307 median income
- 10920
Congers (10920)
$145,567 median income
- 10989
Valley Cottage (10989)
$134,267 median income
- 10965
Pearl River (10965)
$132,660 median income
- 10984
Thiells (10984)
$121,250 median income
- 10954
Nanuet (10954)
$116,332 median income
- 10923
Garnerville (10923)
$100,469 median income
- 10927
Haverstraw (10927)
$75,167 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10956 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10923 | Garnerville, NY | 8,732 | 3.2 mi |
| 10920 | Congers, NY | 8,554 | 2.8 mi |
| 10927 | Haverstraw, NY | 11,910 | 2.8 mi |
| 10993 | West Haverstraw, NY | 4,769 | 3.8 mi |
| 10984 | Thiells, NY | 2,842 | 3.8 mi |
| 10954 | Nanuet, NY | 23,045 | 4.0 mi |
| 10994 | West Nyack, NY | 7,085 | 4.3 mi |
| 10989 | Valley Cottage, NY | 9,293 | 3.8 mi |
| 10977 | Spring Valley, NY | 59,048 | 3.9 mi |
| 10965 | Pearl River, NY | 14,791 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10956, 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 (31,521 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 10956 in?
ZIP code 10956 (New City) 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 10956?
ZIP code 10956 in New City, NY has a population of 31,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10956?
The median household income in ZIP 10956 is $177,952, which is 133% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10956?
The median home value in ZIP 10956 is $662,400, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10956?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10956 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10956?
ZIP code 10956 has 1,157 business establishments employing approximately 7,493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10956?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10956 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (265), Health care and social assistance (192), Construction (118). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10956?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10956 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. 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 10956?
In ZIP code 10956, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% 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 10956?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10956 is 35.1 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 10956?
In ZIP code 10956, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10956?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10956 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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