ZIP Code 10996
standardSource:
West Point · Orange County · New York
- Population
- 6,756
- Median income
- $135,333
- Bachelor's or higher
- 78.8%
- Land area
- 8.4 sq mi
804/sq mi
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 21.5
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Educational services
Educational services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10996?
21.5
Median Age
57.6%
Male
42.4%
Female
3.8%
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?
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 10996 vs 10928 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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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