ZIP Code 10918 -- Chester, NY

Orange | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.9x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.

Quick Overview

Population
12,069
Unknown
Median Income
$140,550
Home Value
$459,700
Median Rent
$1,967
Median Age
40.50
Diversity Index
62.20
High
Cost of Living
164.1
very high
Unemployment
3.5%

About ZIP Code 10918

ZIP code 10918 in Chester, New York is a unknown area with a population of 12,069. The median household income is $140,550, which is This is 87% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $459,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.3x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 164.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 40.50 years. Approximately 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Orange, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
12,069
Median Age
40.50
Male Population
5,685
47.1%
Female Population
6,384
52.9%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
62.20 High
White
68.3%
Black or African American
7.6%
Hispanic or Latino
17.9%
Asian
4.5%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.0%
Other Race
8.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$140,550
Mean Household Income
$158,565
Per Capita Income
$56,825
Below Poverty Line
9.1%

This is 87% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$459,700
Median Rent
$1,967
Total Housing Units
4,529
Occupied Units
4,157
Vacant Units
372
8.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1982
Owner Occupied
79.6%
Renter Occupied
20.5%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 79.6% Renter 20.5%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 98.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%
Graduate or Professional Degree 14.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
6,456
Employment Rate
96.5%
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
66.5%
Carpool
6.8%
Public Transit
8.5%
Work from Home
16.2%

Cost of Living Index

164.1
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 10918 is 64.1% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Orange

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
10950 Monroe 68,136 $78,931
12550 Middle hope 55,152 $85,697
10940 Scotchtown 53,611 $87,080
12553 New windsor 27,384 $92,757
10990 Warwick 20,368 $125,870
10941 Middletown 14,422 $99,238

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 10918

ZIP code 10918 (Chester, NY) has a total population of 12,069 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 40.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 10918 is $140,550 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 87% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 10918 is primarily located in Chester, New York (NY). It falls within Orange County.

The median home value in ZIP code 10918 is $459,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,967.

The median age in ZIP code 10918 is 40.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 10918 has a cost of living index of 164.07 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 10918, 38.10% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 14.32% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 10918 is 3.49%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 16.18% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.