| City: | Verplanck, New York |
| County: | Westchester County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:35:06 PM |
| Population: | 1,519 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 914 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.2528, -73.9606 |
| Land Area: | 0.596 sq mi |
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Verplanck is a small Hudson River community in Westchester County, New York, with 1,519 residents living in 601 households. This is a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery doesn't exist across the 3.9 square miles, making the post office the only mail access point for the entire community.
The Verplanck post office maintains 691 PO Boxes for 601 local households, a 1.15 adoption rate that shows service extending slightly beyond immediate residents. The post office also handles 48 business delivery points, serving the 31 local establishments that employ 115 people.
Verplanck's street grid follows a numbered pattern typical of early 20th-century New York towns: 2nd Street through 16th Street, plus Broadway and named avenues like Westchester, Kings Ferry Road, and Riverview Avenue. With 450 of 652 homes built before 1939, this is one of Westchester County's older communities. Median home values of $448,900 and median household income of $81,893 indicate a stable working-class population.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes that cover 48 delivery points alongside the PO Box system. The post office is located on Broadway, the town's main street. With a median age of 43.6 years and typical household size of 2.5 people, Verplanck has a settled, family-oriented population where 63% of residents own their homes.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,519 |
| Households | 601 |
| Median Age | 43.6 years |
| Median Household Income | $81,893 |
| Median Home Value | $448,900 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.1% |
All mail to Verplanck addresses must use PO Box format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Verplanck, NY 10596Street grid follows numbered pattern typical of early 20th-century New York towns, with Broadway as the main commercial street.
ZIP Code 10596 has 1,519 residents and 601 households (average 2.51 persons per household). The median age is 43.6 years, older than the state (39.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are White (71.5%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.6%, which is higher than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,519Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 650Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,548.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $98,091Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 601Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $447,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.27Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 799 | 1,152 | 1,270 | 1,629 | 1,657 | 1,727 | 1,462 | 1,310 | 1,242 | 1,051 | 951 | 796 | 657 | 650 |
| Decennial Census | 1,729 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,519 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.6
Male Median Age: 43.8
Female Median Age: 43.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | 56 | 51 | 37 | 49 | 46 | 34 | 48 | 45 | 52 | 59 | 76 | 64 | 26 | 41 | 20 | 14 | 15 |
| Female | 17 | 36 | 47 | 48 | 40 | 57 | 46 | 56 | 44 | 55 | 53 | 63 | 51 | 42 | 39 | 22 | 20 | 23 |
| Total | 44 | 92 | 98 | 85 | 89 | 103 | 80 | 104 | 89 | 107 | 112 | 139 | 115 | 68 | 80 | 42 | 34 | 38 |
| White: | 1,086 | 62.45% |
| Black: | 42 | 2.42% |
| Hispanic:* | 389 | 22.37% |
| Asian: | 16 | 0.92% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 206 | 11.85% |
| Total: | 1,739 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 760 | 50.03% | 43.8 years |
| Females: | 759 | 49.97% | 43.4 years |
| Total: | 1,519 | 100% | 43.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 606 | 93.23% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 44 | 6.77% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 6.77% |
| Total Population: | 650 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 606 | 93.23% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 44 | 6.77% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $98,091, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $39,552 (67.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,674. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $56,779 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,779). By gender, male median income is $61,029 and female is $97,738, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $36,709 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 71.2%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,539 | $54,318 | $52,051 | $54,773 | $54,432 | $70,714 | $92,283 | $93,533 | $85,417 | $81,711 | $83,512 | $70,833 | $81,893 | $98,091 |
| Median Family Income | $66,641 | $58,375 | $51,923 | $78,403 | $60,500 | $58,750 | $92,228 | $93,207 | $76,250 | $95,313 | $86,700 | $93,147 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $52,196 | $52,727 | $52,611 | $49,375 | $52,727 | $64,286 | $83,466 | $83,810 | $86,042 | $80,395 | $62,875 | $53,934 | $55,938 | $56,779 |
| Median Male Income | $59,491 | $56,458 | $53,424 | $53,750 | $52,554 | $54,625 | $61,194 | $61,458 | $61,577 | $63,094 | $63,125 | $54,205 | $58,750 | $61,029 |
| Median Female Income | $50,972 | $51,131 | $50,057 | $52,841 | $39,313 | $43,235 | $37,989 | $35,938 | $33,365 | $50,781 | $43,350 | $49,397 | $82,393 | $97,738 |
| Employed: | 462 | 71.08% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 187 | 28.77% |
| Total: | 650 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 226 | 48.92% |
| Service: | 49 | 10.61% |
| Sales and Office: | 111 | 24.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 76 | 16.45% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 462 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $447,700, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $85,400 (23.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,600. The median gross rent is $1,850, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $857 (86.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $104. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.08% (57.93% with a mortgage, 42.07% free-and-clear) and renters 32.92% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.91%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $362,300 | $296,100 | $292,800 | $296,100 | $294,900 | $286,500 | $296,300 | $314,000 | $382,100 | $377,100 | $410,000 | $422,900 | $448,900 | $447,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 95 | 71.43% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 12 | 9.02% |
| $3,000 or more: | 26 | 19.55% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 133 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $993 | $1,194 | $1,158 | $1,282 | $1,361 | $1,547 | $1,458 | $1,806 | $1,746 | $1,611 | $1,650 | $1,569 | $1,769 | $1,850 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 157 | 38.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 114 | 28.22% |
| Renter Occupied: | 133 | 32.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 404 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 404 | 93.09% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 30 | 6.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 434 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 284 | 65.44% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 150 | 34.56% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 434 | 100% |
In 2024, 48.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 2.16% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 170 | 26.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 137 | 21.11% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 2.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 198 | 30.51% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 116 | 17.87% |
| Total: | 649 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 635 | 97.84% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 314 | 48.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 493 | 62.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 292 | 37.20% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 785 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 785 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 7.0% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.1% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 68 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 10596 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 33 business establishments, employing about 90 people with an annual payroll of $3,495,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 921Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 33Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $732,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,495,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 90Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 10596 is located in Westchester County, New York, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New York's 17th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 10596, and is subdivided into the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ division. It covers 0.596 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.109 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ (CBSA Div 35614)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,897,109Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.596 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.109 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 382.63 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | New York, NY PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3677211Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Verplanck CDP; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 10596 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.