The 10998 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Westtown, NY (Orange County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 3,281. It is estimated that 17.4% of residents in the 10998 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 40.3 years. An estimated 39.4% in this New York region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $32,135. Median househould income in this region is $89,135, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 10998, 95.9% of the population graduated high school, while 39.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.5% in this Orange County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 23.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 16.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 10998 are older than average. The median age of 40.3 years in ZIP Code 10998 is approximately 5.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.3% of the population in 10998 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 16.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 10998 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 9.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 2.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 18.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 4.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 10998 is $89,135, while the region's mean household income is $104,986. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,135. The per capita income in ZIP Code 10998 of $32,135 is approximately 18.29% less than the per capita income in the U.S. 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 21.1% of the population in 10998 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 0.0% of 10998 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 2.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 21.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 8.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 10998, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 18.8% of 10998 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 10998 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.7%), followed by Some other race (9.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 9.2% |
In ZIP Code 10998, 87.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Orange County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.1% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 6.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 10998, an estimated 26.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 24.2% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Orange County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 26.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 10998 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 32.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 10998 is high blood pressure, as approximately 29.6% of adults 18 and older in this Orange County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.0% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 10998 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.8% of those 18 and above in 10998 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 10998 include sleeping less than 7 hours (35.4% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (35.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 76.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 69.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| Current smoking | 16.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.2% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 10998 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.81 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 16.75% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.01% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 10998 | 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 10998 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.56 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.93 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.62 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.42 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.47 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.57 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.22 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 10998, 59.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.8 minutes. Approximately 29.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 10998 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 23.1% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 10998 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 7.2% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.9% |
| Retail trade | 23.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 0.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 2.0% |