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 High-density area
- $160,170
- Median income Above-median income area
- $610,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 10983 (Tappan, NY) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 212.9 in 2023 to 231.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,498. The poverty rate is 2.6%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $610,900 (61% above the average New York ZIP), while 92.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,299.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Rockland County, so 10983 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 10983
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tappan, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10983.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 10983?
45.4
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
20.7%
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?
$160,170
Median Household Income
+73% vs state ZIP avg
$64,498
Per Capita Income
2.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10983 ranks among New York ZIPs
Tappan, 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)
$160,170 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
2,103housing units
2,103
Total Housing Units
2,057
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,900
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 07624
Closter (07624)
8,373 residents
- 10962
Orangeburg (10962)
5,950 residents
- 07648
Norwood (07648)
5,730 residents
- 10983
Tappan (10983)
5,532 residents
- 10913
Blauvelt (10913)
5,532 residents
- 07647
Northvale (07647)
5,152 residents
- 07640
Harrington Park (07640)
4,664 residents
- 10968 2,353
Piermont (10968)
2,353 residents
- 10976 2,258
Sparkill (10976)
2,258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10983 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10983 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10503
Ardsley On Hudson (10503)
$243,036 median income
- 07624
Closter (07624)
$190,469 median income
- 10964
Palisades (10964)
$187,396 median income
- 07640
Harrington Park (07640)
$180,500 median income
- 07648
Norwood (07648)
$178,311 median income
- 10913
Blauvelt (10913)
$175,357 median income
- 10983
Tappan (10983)
$160,170 median income
- 10962
Orangeburg (10962)
$148,500 median income
- 10968
Piermont (10968)
$145,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10983, 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 (5,532 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 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.
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