Sloatsburg, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10974
Rockland County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,152
- 131/sq mi High-density area
- $117,596
- Median income Above-median income area
- $433,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sloatsburg pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 131
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10974 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 10974 (Sloatsburg, NY) fell -4.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.4 in 2023 to 229.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10974 covers 24.0 square miles in Sloatsburg, Rockland County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,152 residents on file, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10974 skews affluent, with a median household income of $117,596 (27% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,360. The poverty rate is 5.3%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $433,300 (15% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,789; 77.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, 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 10974 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 10974
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sloatsburg, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10974.
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 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 10974, Sloatsburg, 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
3,152
Population
24.0
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10974?
41.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
20.2%
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?
$117,596
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$56,360
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10974 ranks among New York ZIPs
Sloatsburg, 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)
$117,596 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
1,289housing units
1,289
Total Housing Units
1,243
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$433,300
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$2,789
Median Rent
1959
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
-4.4%
YoY Change (2024)
230
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+130%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10974 have decreased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +130% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 166 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 179 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 205 |
| 2023 | +17.1% | 240 |
| 2024 | -4.4% | 230 |
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 95 business establishments in ZIP 10974, employing approximately 683 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,778,000.
95
Businesses
683
Employees
$29.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 18 | 18.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 12 | 12.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.2% |
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 10974 vs 10931 →
ZIP 10974 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07430
Mahwah (07430)
25,890 residents
- 10901
Suffern (10901)
23,465 residents
- 07446
Ramsey (07446)
14,484 residents
- 10970 9,993
Pomona (10970)
9,993 residents
- 10987 3,395
Tuxedo Park (10987)
3,395 residents
- 10974 3,152
Sloatsburg (10974)
3,152 residents
- 10931 1,023
Hillburn (10931)
1,023 residents
- 10975 281
Southfields (10975)
281 residents
- 10979 234
Sterling Forest (10979)
234 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10974 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10974 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07446
Ramsey (07446)
$160,996 median income
- 10987
Tuxedo Park (10987)
$152,031 median income
- 07430
Mahwah (07430)
$131,327 median income
- 10970
Pomona (10970)
$120,186 median income
- 10974
Sloatsburg (10974)
$117,596 median income
- 10901
Suffern (10901)
$108,041 median income
- 10931
Hillburn (10931)
$83,365 median income
- 10975
Southfields (10975)
$81,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10974 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10931 | Hillburn, NY | 1,023 | 1.6 mi |
| 07495 | Mahwah, NJ | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 10987 | Tuxedo Park, NY | 3,395 | 3.7 mi |
| 10901 | Suffern, NY | 23,465 | 3.8 mi |
| 07430 | Mahwah, NJ | 25,890 | 6.0 mi |
| 10975 | Southfields, NY | 281 | 6.2 mi |
| 10970 | Pomona, NY | 9,993 | 5.4 mi |
| 07446 | Ramsey, NJ | 14,484 | 7.7 mi |
| 10979 | Sterling Forest, NY | 234 | 7.2 mi |
| 10910 | Arden, NY | 21 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10974, 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 (3,152 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 10974 in?
ZIP code 10974 (Sloatsburg) 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 10974?
ZIP code 10974 in Sloatsburg, NY has a population of 3,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10974?
The median household income in ZIP 10974 is $117,596, which is 54% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10974?
The median home value in ZIP 10974 is $433,300, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10974?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10974 is White at 64.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10974?
ZIP code 10974 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 683 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10974?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10974 are: Construction (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10974?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10974 decreased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 130%. 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 10974?
In ZIP code 10974, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% 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 10974?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10974 is 34.3 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 10974?
In ZIP code 10974, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10974?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10974 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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