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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
$177,952
Median income
$662,400
Median home value
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $63,150. Poverty here runs at 3.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. The typical home here is valued at $662,400 (75% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,064 monthly, and 93.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rockland County, letting you compare 10956 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 10956

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New City, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10956.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 10956?

42.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

22.3%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 7.0%
Asian 11.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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

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

$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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.6%

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

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$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

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ZIP 10956 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 10956 ranks #2 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 10956 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 10956 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Rockland County

10977 standard
Spring Valley, NY
Pop: 59,048
10952 standard
Monsey, NY
Pop: 38,917
10901 standard
Suffern, NY
Pop: 23,465
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 New City, NY New York

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.

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