ZIP Code 10998

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Westtown · Orange County · New York

Population
3,122

65/sq mi

Median income
$129,348

▲ 70% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$462,000

▲ 66% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.9%

Median age 41.2

Land area
48.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 10998 in Westtown, New York has a population of 3,122. The median household income is $129,348, which is 70% above the national average. Median home value is $462,000, 66% above the US average. 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 10998 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.3 square miles in Westtown, Orange County, New York. The area is home to 3,122 residents, producing a population density of 65 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 10998 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10998 sits at $129,348 (40% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $56,799. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $462,000 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,887 per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10998 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 10998 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 10998

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10998.

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 10998, Westtown, 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

3,122

Population

48.3

Area (sq mi)

65

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10998?

41.2

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

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?

$129,348

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$56,799

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

40.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,410

Total Housing Units

1,346

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$462,000

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$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

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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

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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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Official Data Resources for Westtown, 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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