ZIP Code 10996

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West Point · Orange County · New York

Population
6,756

804/sq mi

Median income
$135,333

▲ 77% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
78.8%

Median age 21.5

Land area
8.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 10996 in West Point, New York has a population of 6,756. The median household income is $135,333, which is 77% above the national average. 78.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 10996 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.4 square miles in West Point, Orange County, New York. The area is home to 6,756 residents, producing a population density of 804 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 10996 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10996 sits at $135,333 (46% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $32,509. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 0.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10996 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 78.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.5, 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 10996 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 10996

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10996.

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 10996, West Point, 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

6,756

Population

8.4

Area (sq mi)

804

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10996?

21.5

Median Age

57.6%

Male

42.4%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 73.7%
African American 7.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$135,333

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$32,509

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 84.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,282

Total Housing Units

1,154

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

3.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.7%
Renter 99.3%

$3,501

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 10996, employing approximately 981 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,189,000.

33

Businesses

981

Employees

$80.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 15.2%
Educational services 3 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.1%

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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10928 Highland Falls, NY 4,175 2.8 mi
10524 Garrison, NY 4,421 2.9 mi
12520 Cornwall On Hudson, NY 3,109 3.4 mi
10922 Fort Montgomery, NY 1,559 4.0 mi
12518 Cornwall, NY 5,870 3.9 mi
10911 Bear Mountain, NY 2 5.3 mi
10953 Mountainville, NY 252 5.5 mi
12508 Beacon, NY 19,880 7.5 mi
10986 Tomkins Cove, NY 1,974 7.6 mi
10516 Cold Spring, NY 5,289 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10996 in?
ZIP code 10996 (West Point) 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 10996?
ZIP code 10996 in West Point, NY has a population of 6,756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10996?
The median household income in ZIP 10996 is $135,333, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10996?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10996 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10996?
ZIP code 10996 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 981 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10996?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10996 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10996?
In ZIP code 10996, 84.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10996?
In ZIP code 10996, approximately 0.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10996?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10996 is 3.2% 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 West Point, 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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