10917 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 10917, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

10917 is a zip code in Orange County, New York, which covers Woodbury, with a total population of 1,534 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 10917 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 10917.

The estimated population of people living in 10917 is 1,534, with a median age of 39.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 10917 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,534
 -7.03% -17.62%
2020
1,650
 -6.57% -
2019
1,766
 -4.8% -
2018
1,855
 -0.38% -
2017
1,862
 - -

Population of 10917 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 10917 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
64.5%
70.2%
 -8.12%
Black/African American
3.9%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
13.8%
24.5%
 -43.67%
Asian
15.5%
2.8%
 +453.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.4%
 -4.17%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 10917 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 10917 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 10917 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 10917 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.4 -2.96% 32 -3.03% 46 -0.43%
2020 40.6 +4.37% 33 -6.78% 46.2 +11.33%
2019 38.9 +8.06% 35.4 +18.79% 41.5 +0.73%
2018 36 -10.89% 29.8 -14.86% 41.2 -9.05%
2017 40.4 - 35 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 10917 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 10917 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 185 -35.37% 112 -62.79% 126 56
10 to 19 181 -42.39% 66 +72.15% 113 118
20 to 29 98 +64.22% 67 +45.86% 147 75
30 to 39 112 1.78% 90 -30.07% 79 60
40 to 49 112 -39.52% 177 -36.28% 57 119
50 to 59 146 -56.56% 142 -45.85% 68 80
60 to 69 93 +53.87% 98 +22.38% 148 120
70+ 84 -14.44% 99 +127.49% 64 104

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 10917 zip code is $117,917.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 10917.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $107,292.00
  • 45 to 64
    $136,146.00
  • 65 and over
    $106,583.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 10917 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 10917, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 10917 is currently $169,087.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

33.19% of households in 10917 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 10917 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    0.00%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    5.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34.07%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.93%
  • $200,000 or more
    33.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 10917 is $50,906.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 10917 by the total population of 10917.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 10917 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 10917 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    30.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.61%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 10917 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 10917 zip over the age of 16 is 1,252.

Of those people, a total of 74.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 10917 is 70.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 10917 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 131 67.90% 14.60%
20 to 24 years 162 89.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 60 100.00% 21.70%
30 to 34 years 90 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 124 75.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 209 100.00% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 40 100.00% 27.50%
60 to 64 years 169 90.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 135 36.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 132 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 10917. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 852 73.90% 7.80%
Black or African American 60 13.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 211 91.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 94 79.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 35 65.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 94 79.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 852 73.90% 7.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 10917 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 10917 is 879, with median earnings of $50,019.00.

Women in 10917 are earning approximately 86.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 879 $50,019.00
Male 504 $50,966.00
Female 375 $44,122.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 10917 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 97 $113,750.00
Business and Financial 108 $77,868.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 108 $61,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $102,692.00
Healthcare Support 53 $21,635.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 47 $89,145.00
Food Preparation and Serving 23 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00
Sales 66 $52,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 23 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 10917 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 10917.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 72 $114,773.00 25 $0.00
Business and Financial 48 $0.00 60 $43,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 45 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 11 $0.00 97 $70,521.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 44 $102,692.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 53 $21,635.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 11 $0.00 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Sales 53 $54,375.00 13 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 12 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 455 households in 10917, with an average household size of 3.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 410 families living in the 10917 zip code with an average family size of 3.62 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 10917:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 331 24 55 45
Average Household Size 3.69 2.88 3.53 0
Total Families 331 24 55 0
Average Household Size 3.69 2.88 3.53 0

Poverty

Of the 410 families living in 10917, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 10917:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 594 housing units in 10917.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 455 76.60%
Vacant 139 23.40%

7.24% of the total 594 housing units in 10917 are rental units. This is approximately 43 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 400 are occupied by the owner - or 67.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 10917 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 10917 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    12
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    43
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 10917 is $370,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 10917 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    130
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    136
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    111
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 10917. The chart below shows the number of properties in 10917 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    165
  • 1940 to 1949
    44
  • 1950 to 1959
    61
  • 1960 to 1969
    55
  • 1970 to 1979
    87
  • 1980 to 1989
    79
  • 1990 to 1999
    35
  • 2000 to 2009
    48
  • 2010 to 2013
    20
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 10917 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    21
  • 1 vehicle available
    65
  • 2 vehicles available
    177
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    192

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 10917 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 10917 that commute to work in a particular way.

38.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 10917.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    38
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    103
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    102
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    52
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    13
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    78
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    94
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    36
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    58
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    96
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    67
  • 90 or more minutes
    107

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 10917 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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