Orangeburg, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10962
Rockland County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,950
- 392/sq mi High-density area
- $148,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $712,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Orangeburg pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 392
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10962 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 10962 (Orangeburg, NY) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.5 in 2023 to 202.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10962 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Orangeburg, Rockland County, New York, home to 5,950 residents across 15.2 square miles, a density of 392 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10962 skews affluent, with a median household income of $148,500 (61% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,866. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $712,300 (88% above the average New York ZIP), while 87.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,467.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockland County, so 10962 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 10962
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Orangeburg, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10962.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
19 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 10962, Orangeburg, 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
5,950
Population
15.2
Area (sq mi)
392
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10962?
45.8
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
18.2%
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?
$148,500
Median Household Income
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$64,866
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
34.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10962 ranks among New York ZIPs
Orangeburg, 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)
$148,500 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
1,797housing units
1,797
Total Housing Units
1,768
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$712,300
Median Home Value
+88% vs state ZIP avg
$1,467
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10962 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.0% | 156 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 167 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 186 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 196 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 203 |
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 260 business establishments in ZIP 10962, employing approximately 9,452 people with a combined annual payroll of $741,857,000.
260
Businesses
9,452
Employees
$741.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 7.3% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 18 | 6.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.2% |
| Information | 14 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 1.1% |
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 10962 vs 10913 →
ZIP 10962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10960
Nyack (10960)
15,093 residents
- 10965
Pearl River (10965)
14,791 residents
- 07624
Closter (07624)
8,373 residents
- 10994
West Nyack (10994)
7,085 residents
- 10962 5,950
Orangeburg (10962)
5,950 residents
- 07648 5,730
Norwood (07648)
5,730 residents
- 10913 5,532
Blauvelt (10913)
5,532 residents
- 10983 5,532
Tappan (10983)
5,532 residents
- 07647 5,152
Northvale (07647)
5,152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10962 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10962 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07624
Closter (07624)
$190,469 median income
- 07648
Norwood (07648)
$178,311 median income
- 10913
Blauvelt (10913)
$175,357 median income
- 10994
West Nyack (10994)
$170,307 median income
- 10983
Tappan (10983)
$160,170 median income
- 10962
Orangeburg (10962)
$148,500 median income
- 10968
Piermont (10968)
$145,000 median income
- 10965
Pearl River (10965)
$132,660 median income
- 07647
Northvale (07647)
$128,542 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10962 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10913 | Blauvelt, NY | 5,532 | 1.4 mi |
| 10983 | Tappan, NY | 5,532 | 1.6 mi |
| 10968 | Piermont, NY | 2,353 | 2.3 mi |
| 10976 | Sparkill, NY | 2,258 | 2.2 mi |
| 07647 | Northvale, NJ | 5,152 | 3.1 mi |
| 10994 | West Nyack, NY | 7,085 | 3.4 mi |
| 07648 | Norwood, NJ | 5,730 | 3.9 mi |
| 10965 | Pearl River, NY | 14,791 | 2.9 mi |
| 10960 | Nyack, NY | 15,093 | 3.4 mi |
| 07624 | Closter, NJ | 8,373 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10962, 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 (5,950 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 10962 in?
ZIP code 10962 (Orangeburg) 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 10962?
ZIP code 10962 in Orangeburg, NY has a population of 5,950 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10962?
The median household income in ZIP 10962 is $148,500, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10962?
The median home value in ZIP 10962 is $712,300, which is 156% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10962 is White at 60.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10962?
ZIP code 10962 has 260 business establishments employing approximately 9,452 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10962?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10962 are: Health care and social assistance (31), Accommodation and food services (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10962?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10962 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 10962?
In ZIP code 10962, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.7% 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 10962?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10962 is 34.2 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 10962?
In ZIP code 10962, approximately 87.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10962 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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