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Orange County
Slate Hill, NY
10973
10973 ZIP Code — Slate Hill, NY
Orange County, New York
ZIP code 10973 is located in
Slate Hill ,
New York ,
within Orange County .
It covers approximately 8.26 square miles and serves a population of
2,388 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 845 .
About ZIP code 10973
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $374,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $129,798. 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 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 10973 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,388
Population density
289 / sq mi
State FIPS
36
County FIPS
071
Geography
Land area
8.26 sq mi
Water area
0.14 sq mi
Latitude
41.3852
Longitude
-74.4745
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
845
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
21.7%
31.9%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
27.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
37.3%
29.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
10.5%
10.6%
11.5%
Demographics & statistics
$129,798
Median household income
$374,400
Median home value
$1,691
Median monthly rent
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 585 24.5% 18 and over 1,803 75.5% 65 and over 400 16.8% Median age 39.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Group Count % White 1,672 60.3% Two or more races 388 14% Hispanic or Latino 386 13.9% Black or African American 132 4.8% Other race 76 2.7% Asian 61 2.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 59 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
21.7%
31.9%
37.0%
$50k – $100k
30.5%
27.9%
27.0%
$100k – $200k
37.3%
29.5%
24.4%
Over $200k
10.5%
10.6%
11.5%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 7.5% $25k–$35k 12.3% $50k–$75k 12.0% $75k–$100k 6.4% $100k–$150k 13.4% $150k–$200k 19.8% $200k+ 28.7% Median income $129,798
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $374,400 Median rent / month $1,691 Owner occupied 87.0% Renter occupied 13.0% Vacant 7.8% Single-family detached 79.2% Large apartment buildings 0.9% Mobile homes 7.0% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 3.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.3% 2000–2009 18.6% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 18.5% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 6.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 10.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 12.2% 3 bedrooms 36.0% 4 bedrooms 23.3% 5+ bedrooms 18.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.6% 1 vehicle 12.5% 2 vehicles 48.9% 3 or more 30.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 30.7% Electricity 3.0% Propane / LP gas 10.9% Fuel oil 52.1% Wood 2.8% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 544 68.1% Cohabiting couple 82 10.3% Male householder, no spouse 74 9.3% Female householder, no spouse 99 12.4% Households with children under 18 316 39.5% Households with seniors (65+) 244 30.5% Average household size 2.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.5% 26.0% Married 55.2% 60.8% Separated 0.9% 4.0% Widowed 2.1% 6.0% Divorced 2.3% 3.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Graduate / professional
16.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.6% Bachelor's or higher 43.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 46 6.7% Kindergarten 23 3.3% Elementary school 302 44.0% High school 186 27.1% College / grad school 130 18.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
36.3%
Professional & management
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Public administration
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.2% Service 13.5% Sales & office 13.0% Natural resources & construction 13.8% Production & transportation 12.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.9% Government 27.9% Self-employed 3.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 89.1% Carpool 2.4% Public transit 2.8% Walk 1.6% Work from home 3.0% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 35.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.9% Retirement income 18.9% Supplemental Security 1.8% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 6.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.6% High blood pressure 29.1% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 8.7% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.5% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 22.7% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 5.9% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.7% Binge drinking 18.2% No physical activity 21.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.0% Depression 20.8% Fair or poor health 10.9% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 9.0% No health insurance 9.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.7% Visited dentist 70.0% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 10.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 128 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 9.8% Under 18 11.5% 18–64 years 4.3% 65 and over 26.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.8% Public insurance 26.3% No insurance 6.0% Uninsured under 19 8.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,355 98.6% Spanish 24 1.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.1% Other languages 22 0.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,250 94.2% Born in same state 2,214 92.7% Born in different state 1,782 74.6% Foreign born 36 1.5% Naturalized citizen 138 5.8% Not a US citizen 60 43.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 325 13.6% French 234 9.8% Arab 194 8.1% German 28 1.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 8 0.3% Polish 8 0.3% English 7 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 33.5% Internet access 86.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 10973
What city is ZIP code 10973 in?
ZIP code 10973 is primarily assigned to Slate Hill, New York.
What county is ZIP code 10973 in?
ZIP code 10973 falls within Orange County, New York.
Is ZIP code 10973 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 10973 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 10973?
The median household income in ZIP code 10973 is $129,798, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 10973?
The median home value in ZIP code 10973 is $374,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 10973?
ZIP code 10973 has an estimated population of 2,388 residents, with a density of 289 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 10973 in?
ZIP code 10973 observes the EST timezone.
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