Westtown, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10998
Orange County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,122
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $129,348
- Median income Above-median income area
- $462,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westtown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10998 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 10998 (Westtown, NY) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 10998 covers 48.3 square miles in Westtown, Orange County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,122 residents on file, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10998 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,348 (40% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,799. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $462,000 (22% above the average New York ZIP), while 86.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,887.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 10998 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 10998
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westtown, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10998.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 10998, Westtown, 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
3,122
Population
48.3
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10998?
41.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
6.9%
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?
$129,348
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$56,799
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
40.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10998 ranks among New York ZIPs
Westtown, 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)
$129,348 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
1,410housing units
1,410
Total Housing Units
1,346
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$462,000
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$1,887
Median Rent
1993
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 42 business establishments in ZIP 10998, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,319,000.
42
Businesses
111
Employees
$5.3M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 6 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.1% |
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 10998 vs 10988 →
ZIP 10998 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10940
Middletown (10940)
48,418 residents
- 07461
Sussex (07461)
19,563 residents
- 12771 14,511
Port Jervis (12771)
14,511 residents
- 10963 4,298
Otisville (10963)
4,298 residents
- 10958 3,291
New Hampton (10958)
3,291 residents
- 10998 3,122
Westtown (10998)
3,122 residents
- 07418 2,249
Glenwood (07418)
2,249 residents
- 10973 2,126
Slate Hill (10973)
2,126 residents
- 10969 1,267
Pine Island (10969)
1,267 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10998 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10998 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07418
Glenwood (07418)
$156,439 median income
- 10958
New Hampton (10958)
$147,898 median income
- 10998
Westtown (10998)
$129,348 median income
- 10969
Pine Island (10969)
$126,875 median income
- 10988
Unionville (10988)
$117,321 median income
- 10973
Slate Hill (10973)
$117,167 median income
- 07461
Sussex (07461)
$106,981 median income
- 10940
Middletown (10940)
$87,080 median income
- 10963
Otisville (10963)
$82,989 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10998 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10988 | Unionville, NY | 896 | 2.3 mi |
| 10933 | Johnson, NY | 473 | 2.4 mi |
| 10969 | Pine Island, NY | 1,267 | 3.9 mi |
| 10973 | Slate Hill, NY | 2,126 | 4.7 mi |
| 12771 | Port Jervis, NY | 14,511 | 5.2 mi |
| 10963 | Otisville, NY | 4,298 | 8.9 mi |
| 10958 | New Hampton, NY | 3,291 | 6.2 mi |
| 07418 | Glenwood, NJ | 2,249 | 7.2 mi |
| 07461 | Sussex, NJ | 19,563 | 7.4 mi |
| 10940 | Middletown, NY | 48,418 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10998, 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 (3,122 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 10998 in?
ZIP code 10998 (Westtown) 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 10998?
ZIP code 10998 in Westtown, NY has a population of 3,122 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10998?
The median household income in ZIP 10998 is $129,348, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10998?
The median home value in ZIP 10998 is $462,000, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10998?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10998 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10998?
ZIP code 10998 has 42 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10998?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10998 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Construction (6), Retail trade (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10998?
In ZIP code 10998, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 10998?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10998 is 40.0 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 10998?
In ZIP code 10998, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10998?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10998 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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