10940 ZIP Code — Middletown, NY
Orange County, New York
ZIP code 10940 is located in Middletown, New York, within Orange County. It covers approximately 63.15 square miles and serves a population of 51,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845/914.
About ZIP code 10940
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $81,158. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
51,853
population
63.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
10940 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 10940
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 10940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Middletown | Acceptable |
| Middletown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
10963 Otisville (3.2 mi)
10973 Slate Hill (5.1 mi)
10958 New Hampton (6.4 mi)
10919 Circleville (6.8 mi)
10941 Middletown (7 mi)
12729 Cuddebackville (7.9 mi)
10924 Goshen (8.3 mi)
12721 Bloomingburg (9.1 mi)
12746 Huguenot (9.2 mi)
10998 Westtown (9.8 mi)
12790 Wurtsboro (9.9 mi)
10985 Thompson Ridge (10.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,853 |
| Population density | 821 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 63.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.4593 |
| Longitude | -74.4793 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 845/914 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.5% | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.2% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
51,853
Population
821
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$81,158
Median household income
$36,339
Per capita income
$268,100
Median home value
$1,515
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
12.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
13,045
Housing units
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,732
Under 5
1,694
1,351
5–9
1,322
2,163
10–14
2,117
1,739
15–19
1,702
1,656
20–24
1,621
3,172
25–34
3,103
3,263
35–44
3,193
3,602
45–54
3,524
1,971
55–59
1,928
1,602
60–64
1,567
2,340
65–74
2,290
1,149
75–84
1,125
469
85+
458
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,449 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 39,404 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,831 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
38.9%
Black or African American
18.1%
Hispanic or Latino
17.8%
Other race
12.4%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,533 | 38.9% |
| Black or African American | 11,413 | 18.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,211 | 17.8% |
| Other race | 7,841 | 12.4% |
| Two or more races | 5,466 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 2,127 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 402 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.5% | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 27.9% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.2% | 29.5% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.8% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
8.3%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
10.4%
$200k+
9.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.5% |
| Median income | $81,158 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.5%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
34.2%
$300k–$500k
32.3%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,515 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 56.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.2% |
| Electricity | 15.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.4% |
| Fuel oil | 17.4% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,961 | 48.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,096 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,654 | 19.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,664 | 25.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,363 | 34.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,477 | 29.8% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.0% | 29.8% |
| Married | 48.7% | 46.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
31.5%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
12.8%
Bachelor's degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
10.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 483 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 589 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 5,662 | 44.9% |
| High school | 2,652 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 3,226 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.2%
Retail trade
14.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Professional & management
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.6%
Construction
6.4%
Public administration
5.9%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Other services
4.9%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.9% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.9% |
| Carpool | 13.2% |
| Public transit | 3.9% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.9%
Under 18 years
18.4%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
22.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,228 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 41.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.7% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,427 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 5,347 | 11.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,196 | 8.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 474 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 583 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,935 | 82.8% |
| Born in same state | 41,247 | 79.5% |
| Born in different state | 35,798 | 69.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,688 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,918 | 17.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,425 | 49.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,401 | 10.4% |
| Arab | 2,827 | 5.5% |
| French | 1,809 | 3.5% |
| English | 648 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 248 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 237 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 127 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 10940
What part of Middletown is ZIP code 10940?
ZIP code 10940 covers a portion of Middletown, New York, within Orange County.
What county is ZIP code 10940 in?
ZIP code 10940 falls within Orange County, New York.
What is the population of ZIP code 10940?
ZIP code 10940 has an estimated population of 51,853 residents, with a density of 821 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 10940?
The median home value in ZIP code 10940 is $268,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 10940?
The median household income in ZIP code 10940 is $81,158, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 10940 in?
ZIP code 10940 observes the EST timezone.