The 10968 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Piermont, NY (Rockland County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 2,400. It is estimated that 30.7% of residents in the 10968 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 50.2 years. An estimated 69.0% in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $72,983. Median househould income in this region is $123,580, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 10968, 92.7% of the population graduated high school, while 69.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 34.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.5% in this Rockland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 13.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 5.9% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 34.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 34.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 10968 are older than average. The median age of 50.2 years in ZIP Code 10968 is approximately 31.76% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 30.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.5% of the population in 10968 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.3% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 10968 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 10968 is $123,580, while the region's mean household income is $150,350. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $72,983. The per capita income in ZIP Code 10968 of $72,983 is approximately 85.58% more than the per capita income in New York overall of $39,326. An estimated 5.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 38.95% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.5% of the population in 10968 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.0% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.6% of 10968 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 19.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 16.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 10968, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 11.0% of 10968 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 10968 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.0%), followed by Asian (8.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 10968, 85.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.5% of homes. Lastly, 2.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Rockland County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 85.0% |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.5% |
| Other languages | 2.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 10968, an estimated 36.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Rockland County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 16.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 36.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 10968 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 10968 is high blood pressure, as approximately 28.0% of adults 18 and older in this Rockland County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 21.8% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.9% |
| Current asthma | 9.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 10968 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 91.5% of those 18 and above in 10968 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 10968 include sleeping less than 7 hours (26.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (23.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 77.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| Current smoking | 10.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 19.3% |
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 26.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 10968 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.78 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.02% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.47% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 10968 | 13.57¢/kWh | 7.49¢/kWh | 3.81¢/kWh |
| New York | 23.44¢/kWh | 18.07¢/kWh | 7.54¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 10968 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.73 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.49 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.49 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.23 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.52 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.49 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.18 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.32 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 10968, 68.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 13.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.8 minutes. Approximately 27.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 10968 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 10968 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.9% |
| Retail trade | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.4% |
| Information | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 15.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.0% |
| Public administration | 5.4% |