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Tappan, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10983

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

5,532
1,050/sq mi
$160,170
Median income
$610,900
Median home value
60.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,050
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10983 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10983 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tappan, Rockland County, New York, home to 5,532 residents across 5.3 square miles, a density of 1,050 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10983 skews affluent, with a median household income of $160,170 (73% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $64,498. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. Median home value sits at $610,900 (61% above the state average), median rent at $2,299 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.7%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Rockland County, letting you compare 10983 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 10983

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tappan, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10983.

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 10983, Tappan, 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

5,532

Population

5.3

Area (sq mi)

1,050

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10983?

45.4

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

20.7%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 12.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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?

$160,170

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$64,498

Per Capita Income

2.6%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10983 ranks nationally

Tappan, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$160,170 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,103

Total Housing Units

2,057

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.7%
Renter 7.3%

$610,900

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$2,299

Median Rent

1964

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10983 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 172
2021 +6.5% 183
2022 +11.1% 203
2023 +4.8% 213
2024 +8.5% 231

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 147 business establishments in ZIP 10983, employing approximately 1,167 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,318,000.

147

Businesses

1,167

Employees

$69.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 12.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 16 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 15 10.2%
Retail trade 14 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 12 8.2%
Wholesale trade 11 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.1%
Manufacturing 5 3.4%
Educational services 5 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 3.4%
Information 4 2.7%
Finance and insurance 4 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.0%

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 10983 vs 10976 →

ZIP 10983 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 10983 ranks #4 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 10983 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 10983 ranks #7 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
10976 Sparkill, NY 2,258 1.2 mi
07647 Northvale, NJ 5,152 1.5 mi
10962 Orangeburg, NY 5,950 1.6 mi
07648 Norwood, NJ 5,730 2.4 mi
10968 Piermont, NY 2,353 1.8 mi
10964 Palisades, NY 1,472 1.9 mi
10913 Blauvelt, NY 5,532 2.9 mi
07624 Closter, NJ 8,373 3.8 mi
07640 Harrington Park, NJ 4,664 3.1 mi
10503 Ardsley On Hudson, NY 108 3.8 mi

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Pop: 59,048
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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 Tappan, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10983 in? ▼
ZIP code 10983 (Tappan) 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 10983? ▼
ZIP code 10983 in Tappan, NY has a population of 5,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10983? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10983 is $160,170, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10983? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10983 is $610,900, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10983? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10983 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10983? ▼
ZIP code 10983 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 1,167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10983? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10983 are: Construction (19), Professional, scientific, and technical services (19), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10983? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10983 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 10983? ▼
In ZIP code 10983, 74.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.7% 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 10983? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10983 is 33.0 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 10983? ▼
In ZIP code 10983, approximately 92.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10983? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10983 is 2.6% 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.