| ZIP Code | 10998 |
|---|---|
| City | Westtown |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 329/845 |
| Elevation | 518 ft |
| Latitude | 41.324076 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -74.541179 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 630 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 242 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 236 (10.4%) |
| Bachelors | 193 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 945 (41.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,212 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $442,200 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,824/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,273 |
| Vacant Units | 70 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,273 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 70 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 10998 is located in Westtown, New York, within Orange County. With a population of 3,676, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 10998 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,212 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10998 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $442,200 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,824 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 86.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 10998 is primarily White (76.01%). Residents are well-educated — 50.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10998 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 10998 in Westtown, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,676 residents, a median household income of $117,212, and a median home value of $442,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.