ZIP Code 10979

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Sterling Forest · Orange County · New York

Population
234

522/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
23.2%

Median age 27.5

Land area
0.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 10979 in Sterling Forest, New York has a population of 234. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 10979 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Sterling Forest, Orange County, New York. The area is home to 234 residents, producing a population density of 522 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 10979 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10979 sits at , while per-capita income is $37,173. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10979 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 10979 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 →

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 10979, Sterling Forest, 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

234

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

522

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10979?

27.5

Median Age

64.0%

Male

36.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$37,173

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 23.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

77

Total Housing Units

77

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 10979, employing approximately 275 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,612,000.

5

Businesses

275

Employees

$47.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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
10925 Greenwood Lake, NY 4,539 2.0 mi
07421 Hewitt, NJ 7,439 2.8 mi
10987 Tuxedo Park, NY 3,395 4.6 mi
07456 Ringwood, NJ 12,211 5.7 mi
10990 Warwick, NY 20,631 6.2 mi
07422 Highland Lakes, NJ 6,616 7.0 mi
07465 Wanaque, NJ 6,244 9.1 mi
10974 Sloatsburg, NY 3,152 7.2 mi
07480 West Milford, NJ 16,122 7.3 mi
10921 Florida, NY 4,135 10.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10979 in?
ZIP code 10979 (Sterling Forest) is located in Orange County, New York. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 10979?
ZIP code 10979 in Sterling Forest, NY has a population of 234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10979?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10979 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10979?
ZIP code 10979 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 275 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10979?
In ZIP code 10979, 23.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Sterling Forest, 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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