ZIP Code 10956
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New City · Rockland County · New York
- Population
- 31,521
- Median income
- $177,952
- Median home value
- $662,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.6%
- Land area
- 41.9 sq mi
752/sq mi
▲ 133% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 138% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 10956 in New City, New York has a population of 31,521. The median household income is $177,952, which is 133% above the national average. Median home value is $662,400, 138% above the US average. 57.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10956 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.9 square miles in New City, Rockland County, New York. The area is home to 31,521 residents, producing a population density of 752 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 10956 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10956 sits at $177,952 (92% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $63,150. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $662,400 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $2,064 per month, and 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10956 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockland County, so you can benchmark 10956 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 10956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$63,150
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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