ZIP Code 10970
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Pomona · Rockland County · New York
- Population
- 9,993
- Median income
- $120,186
- Median home value
- $360,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.3%
- Land area
- 35.7 sq mi
280/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.9
New York
ZIP code 10970 in Pomona, New York has a population of 9,993. The median household income is $120,186, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $360,800, 30% above the US average. 47.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10970 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.7 square miles in Pomona, Rockland County, New York. The area is home to 9,993 residents, producing a population density of 280 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 10970 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10970 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $360,800 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,950 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10970 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockland County, so you can benchmark 10970 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 10970
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10970.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
27 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 10970, Pomona, 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
9,993
Population
35.7
Area (sq mi)
280
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10970?
36.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
25.3%
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?
$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
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?
4,144
Total Housing Units
3,997
Occupied Units
147
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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