10968 ZIP Code — Piermont, NY

Rockland County, New York

ZIP code 10968 is located in Piermont, New York, within Rockland County. It covers approximately 0.62 square miles and serves a population of 2,474 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 10968

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $695,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($138,456) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 10968 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,474

population

0.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

10968 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 10968

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 10968. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Piermont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

10976 Sparkill (1.4 mi) 10964 Palisades (2.1 mi) 10983 Tappan (2.2 mi) 10962 Orangeburg (2.7 mi) 10533 Irvington (2.8 mi) 07647 Northvale (2.8 mi) 10522 Dobbs Ferry (3 mi) 10960 Nyack (3.1 mi) 10913 Blauvelt (3.1 mi) 07648 Norwood (3.8 mi) 10706 Hastings On Hudson (4.2 mi) 10502 Ardsley (4.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,474
Population density	3,990 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	0.62 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.0409
Longitude	-73.9126
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	845

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.4%	28.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	24.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	29.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	21.2%	18.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,474

Population

3,990

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$138,456

Median household income

$80,537

Per capita income

$695,800

Median home value

$2,038

Median monthly rent

61.0%

Home ownership

1.1%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

932

Housing units

68.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

176

25–34

158

35–44

142

222

45–54

199

55–59

144

60–64

129

189

65–74

170

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	333	13.5%
18 and over	2,141	86.5%
65 and over	581	23.5%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Asian 9%

Black or African American 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.2%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,954	76.8%
Asian	229	9%
Black or African American	208	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	69	2.7%
Other race	55	2.2%
Two or more races	28	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.4%	28.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	24.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	35.0%	29.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	21.2%	18.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k+ 28.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
$200k+	28.8%
Median income	$138,456

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 52.5%

$1M+ 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$695,800
Median rent / month	$2,038
Owner occupied	61.0%
Renter occupied	39.0%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	28.2%
Large apartment buildings	20.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	25.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	27.9%
2 bedrooms	36.6%
3 bedrooms	15.4%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	50.7%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	9.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.8%
Electricity	28.3%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	525	43.8%
Cohabiting couple	45	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	339	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	290	24.2%
Households with children under 18	217	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	438	36.5%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	21.8%
Married	51.7%	55.5%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	10.1%
Divorced	12.8%	12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 7.6%

Some college, no degree 4.7%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 36.6%

Graduate / professional 32.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	68.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	14.0%
Kindergarten	35	9.1%
Elementary school	63	16.4%
High school	68	17.7%
College / grad school	165	42.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 13.2%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Professional & management 11.4%

Other services 9.1%

Construction 6.0%

Information 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.0%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.2%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	10.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.9%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	7.2%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.7

Poverty

All people 1.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.9%
High blood pressure	27.3%
High cholesterol	33.0%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	20.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	15.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	8.1%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	7.0%
No health insurance	7.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	77.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	6.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	1.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	30.6%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,307	93.2%
Spanish	167	7.2%
Other Indo-European	14	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	114	4.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,088	84.4%
Born in same state	2,073	83.8%
Born in different state	1,529	61.8%
Foreign born	15	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	386	15.6%
Not a US citizen	276	71.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	540	21.8%
French	212	8.6%
German	48	1.9%
English	48	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	1.9%
Irish	13	0.5%
Polish	9	0.4%
Norwegian	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.5%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 10968

What city is ZIP code 10968 in?

ZIP code 10968 is primarily assigned to Piermont, New York.

What county is ZIP code 10968 in?

ZIP code 10968 falls within Rockland County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 10968?

69% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 10968?

The median household income in ZIP code 10968 is $138,456, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 10968?

The median home value in ZIP code 10968 is $695,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 10968?

ZIP code 10968 has an estimated population of 2,474 residents, with a density of 3,984 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 10968 in?

ZIP code 10968 observes the EST timezone.