West Point, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10996
Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,756
- 804/sq mi High-density area
- $135,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Point pairs a top-decile household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 804
- people per sq mi
- 1%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10996 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10996 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Point, Orange County, New York, home to 6,756 residents across 8.4 square miles, a density of 804 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10996 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,333 (46% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,509. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.2% and unemployment is 1.2%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 10996 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 10996
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Point, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$32,509
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 10996 ranks among New York ZIPs
West Point, 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)
$135,333 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,282housing units
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 10996 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 12508
Beacon (12508)
19,880 residents
- 10996 6,756
West Point (10996)
6,756 residents
- 12518 5,870
Cornwall (12518)
5,870 residents
- 10516 5,289
Cold Spring (10516)
5,289 residents
- 10524 4,421
Garrison (10524)
4,421 residents
- 10928 4,175
Highland Falls (10928)
4,175 residents
- 12520 3,109
Cornwall On Hudson (12520)
3,109 residents
- 10986 1,974
Tomkins Cove (10986)
1,974 residents
- 10922 1,559
Fort Montgomery (10922)
1,559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10996 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10996 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10524
Garrison (10524)
$146,250 median income
- 10516
Cold Spring (10516)
$140,225 median income
- 12520
Cornwall On Hudson (12520)
$136,797 median income
- 10996
West Point (10996)
$135,333 median income
- 10922
Fort Montgomery (10922)
$123,406 median income
- 10928
Highland Falls (10928)
$102,347 median income
- 12518
Cornwall (12518)
$101,208 median income
- 12508
Beacon (12508)
$92,461 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10996 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10996, 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 (6,756 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 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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