ZIP Code 10974

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Sloatsburg · Rockland County · New York

Population
3,152

131/sq mi

Median income
$117,596

▲ 54% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$433,300

▲ 56% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
42.5%

Median age 41.4

Land area
24.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 10974 in Sloatsburg, New York has a population of 3,152. The median household income is $117,596, which is 54% above the national average. Median home value is $433,300, 56% above the US average. 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 10974 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.0 square miles in Sloatsburg, Rockland County, New York. The area is home to 3,152 residents, producing a population density of 131 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 10974 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10974 sits at $117,596 (27% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $56,360. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $433,300 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $2,789 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10974 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Rockland County, so you can benchmark 10974 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 10974

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10974.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,152

Population

24.0

Area (sq mi)

131

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10974?

41.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

20.2%

Foreign-Born

White 64.7%
African American 9.4%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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

$56,360

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,289

Total Housing Units

1,243

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$433,300

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$2,789

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Sloatsburg, NY

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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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