10983 ZIP Code — Tappan, NY

Rockland County, New York

ZIP code 10983 is located in Tappan, New York, within Rockland County. It covers approximately 2.08 square miles and serves a population of 5,670 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 845.

About ZIP code 10983

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $578,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $172,500. 39% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 10983 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,670

population

2.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

10983 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 10983

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 10983. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tappan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

07647 Northvale (1.3 mi) 10964 Palisades (1.8 mi) 10962 Orangeburg (1.9 mi) 10976 Sparkill (2 mi) 10968 Piermont (2.2 mi) 07648 Norwood (2.2 mi) 07640 Harrington Park (3 mi) 10913 Blauvelt (3 mi) 07675 Westwood (3.2 mi) 07624 Closter (4 mi) 10965 Pearl River (4.1 mi) 10522 Dobbs Ferry (4.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,670
Population density	2,726 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	2.08 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	41.0263
Longitude	-73.9494
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	15.0%	28.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	24.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	29.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	31.9%	18.4%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,670

Population

2,726

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$172,500

Median household income

$68,339

Per capita income

$578,500

Median home value

$2,244

Median monthly rent

92.7%

Home ownership

0.4%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

1,857

Housing units

62.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

114

5–9

122

170

10–14

181

166

15–19

176

190

20–24

202

217

25–34

231

383

35–44

408

399

45–54

425

272

55–59

291

234

60–64

250

218

65–74

233

180

75–84

192

121

85+

129

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	990	17.5%
18 and over	4,680	82.5%
65 and over	1,073	18.9%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Asian 9.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

Other race 5.4%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,436	72.6%
Asian	582	9.5%
Hispanic or Latino	440	7.2%
Other race	332	5.4%
Two or more races	215	3.5%
Black or African American	105	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	15.0%	28.2%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	24.1%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	29.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	31.9%	18.4%	11.5%

Under $10k 0.5%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 39.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	5.0%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	39.0%
Median income	$172,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 4.6%

$300k–$500k 27.6%

$500k–$1M 65.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$578,500
Median rent / month	$2,244
Owner occupied	92.7%
Renter occupied	7.3%
Vacant	1.2%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	1.0%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	25.3%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	22.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	10.0%
3 bedrooms	29.3%
4 bedrooms	44.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.8%
Electricity	3.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Fuel oil	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,485	75.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	137	6.9%
Female householder, no spouse	354	17.9%
Households with children under 18	618	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	736	37.2%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.5%	23.2%
Married	66.2%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.7%	6.8%
Divorced	4.7%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 13.8%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 36.0%

Graduate / professional 26.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.5%
Bachelor's or higher	62.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	8.6%
Kindergarten	21	1.6%
Elementary school	450	34.7%
High school	335	25.8%
College / grad school	379	29.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.7%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 9.6%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Public administration 6.8%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Construction 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Information 4.5%

Other services 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.1%
Service	12.4%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.1%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	7.4%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.6

Poverty

All people 0.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.5%

Married-couple families 0.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.0%
High blood pressure	28.1%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.2%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	17.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	15.4%
Fair or poor health	8.7%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	75.9%
Cholesterol screening	93.8%
Teeth loss	8.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	112	2.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.2%
Public insurance	25.0%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,504	97.1%
Spanish	394	7.2%
Other Indo-European	141	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	98	1.8%
Other languages	149	2.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,647	82.0%
Born in same state	4,553	80.3%
Born in different state	3,107	54.8%
Foreign born	94	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,023	18.0%
Not a US citizen	640	62.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,140	20.1%
French	319	5.6%
Arab	239	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	27	0.5%
Irish	18	0.3%
English	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 10983

What city is ZIP code 10983 in?

ZIP code 10983 is primarily assigned to Tappan, New York.

What county is ZIP code 10983 in?

ZIP code 10983 falls within Rockland County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 10983?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 10983 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 10983 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 10983 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 10983 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 10983?

The median household income in ZIP code 10983 is $172,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 10983 in?

ZIP code 10983 observes the EST timezone.