PlainZIP

Pomona, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10970

Rockland County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,993
280/sq mi
$120,186
Median income
$360,800
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pomona pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 10%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
280
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10970 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10970 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pomona, Rockland County, New York, home to 9,993 residents across 35.7 square miles, a density of 280 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10970 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,186 (30% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,490. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. Median home value sits at $360,800 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,950 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 10970 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Rockland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 10970

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pomona, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10970.

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 10970, Pomona, 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

9,993

Population

35.7

Area (sq mi)

280

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10970?

36.9

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 47.2%
African American 16.2%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

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?

$120,186

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$51,490

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10970 ranks nationally

Pomona, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$120,186 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,144

Total Housing Units

3,997

Occupied Units

147

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$360,800

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,950

Median Rent

1979

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10970 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 165
2021 +10.4% 183
2022 +22.1% 223
2023 +9.1% 243
2024 +8.4% 264

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 345 business establishments in ZIP 10970, employing approximately 3,305 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,211,000.

345

Businesses

3,305

Employees

$163.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 73 21.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 15.4%
Construction 44 12.8%
Retail trade 35 10.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 25 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 25 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.3%
Wholesale trade 11 3.2%
Finance and insurance 11 3.2%
Information 8 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.0%
Manufacturing 4 1.2%

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 10970 vs 10952 →

ZIP 10970 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 10970 ranks #7 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 10970 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 10970 ranks #4 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
10952 Monsey, NY 38,917 5.1 mi
10980 Stony Point, NY 13,383 3.7 mi
10984 Thiells, NY 2,842 3.4 mi
10901 Suffern, NY 23,465 3.9 mi
10923 Garnerville, NY 8,732 4.2 mi
10977 Spring Valley, NY 59,048 5.1 mi
10956 New City, NY 31,521 4.8 mi
10927 Haverstraw, NY 11,910 5.8 mi
10974 Sloatsburg, NY 3,152 5.4 mi
10993 West Haverstraw, NY 4,769 5.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Rockland County

10977 standard
Spring Valley, NY
Pop: 59,048
10952 standard
Monsey, NY
Pop: 38,917
10956 standard
New City, NY
Pop: 31,521
10901 standard
Suffern, NY
Pop: 23,465
10954 standard
Nanuet, NY
Pop: 23,045
10960 standard
Nyack, NY
Pop: 15,093

Related Areas

Rockland County Pomona, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10970 in? ▼
ZIP code 10970 (Pomona) 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 10970? ▼
ZIP code 10970 in Pomona, NY has a population of 9,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10970? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10970 is $120,186, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10970? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10970 is $360,800, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10970? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10970 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10970? ▼
ZIP code 10970 has 345 business establishments employing approximately 3,305 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10970? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10970 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Professional, scientific, and technical services (53), Construction (44). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10970? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10970 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 10970? ▼
In ZIP code 10970, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 10970? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10970 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 10970? ▼
In ZIP code 10970, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10970? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10970 is 8.1% 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.