City

Sparrow Bush, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  New York

👥2,245Population
💰$72,219Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$215,000Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.7% Female 41.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 6.5%Asian: 1%Other: 9.1%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic2.5%
Black6.5%
Asian1.0%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
HS Graduate637 (39%)
Some College126 (7.7%)
Associates150 (9.2%)
Bachelors270 (16.5%)
Graduate Degree449 (27.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 39%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 16.5%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
HS Grad39.0%
Some College7.7%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors16.5%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,219 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$215,000 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,252/mo
Total Housing Units1,162
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Sparrow Bush, NY

Sparrow Bush is a city in New York, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,245 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Sparrow Bush is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,219 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sparrow Bush is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,252 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sparrow Bush is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.98%).

Sparrow Bush, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York.

ZIP Codes in Sparrow Bush
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
12780 2,245 $72,219 $215,000 $1,252 9.7% 44.1% 71.9%