| ZIP Code | 10918 |
|---|---|
| City | Chester |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 544 ft |
| Latitude | 41.344192 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.262177 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.8% ▲ 36% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,069 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 702 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 1,051 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 922 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,369 (41.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $147,011 ▲ 93% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $424,700 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,652/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,607 |
| Vacant Units | 422 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,607 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 422 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 10918 is located in Chester, New York, within Orange County. With a population of 11,937, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 10918 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $147,011 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10918 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $424,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,652 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 10918 is majority White (66.26%). Residents are well-educated — 52.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10918 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 10918 in Chester, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,937 residents, a median household income of $147,011, and a median home value of $424,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.