| City: | Unionville, New York |
| County: | Orange County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:36:21 PM |
| Population: | 603 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 329 / 845 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 41.3016, -74.5617 |
| Land Area: | 0.325 sq mi |
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Unionville is a compact rural hamlet in Orange County, New York, where PO Boxes aren't just convenient but required. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this 0.34 square mile community. All 603 residents rely on the post office for mail access.
The Unionville post office maintains 314 PO Boxes for 241 local households. That's a 130% adoption rate. The boxes serve not only Unionville's residents but also people from surrounding rural areas who travel to this post office for mail service. Two rural carrier routes deliver to some properties, but PO Box access remains the primary method for most.
With a median household income of $104,615 and median home values around $319,600, Unionville is an affluent rural community. About 44% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. A third of the workforce (33%) works from home, which is unusually high and likely includes professionals, consultants, and remote workers who value the rural setting.
The street network tells the story of a historic hamlet. Main Street anchors the core, while Route 284 connects to the wider region. Older roads like Railroad Avenue and Lewis Street reference 19th-century infrastructure. Newer residential lanes (Blueberry Hill Road, Valley View Drive, Wagon Wheel Road) indicate modest expansion around the historic center. With 248 total housing units in just 0.34 square miles, Unionville packs a surprising density for what feels like rural countryside.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box in Unionville, NY 10988. Street addresses exist for property identification, but they're not valid for USPS delivery in this PO Box Only Zone.
Main Street and Route 284 form the core, while newer residential roads with nature names (Blueberry Hill, Valley View) indicate modest expansion.
ZIP Code 10988 has 603 residents and 241 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 38.8 years, about the same as the state (39.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.3% male and 52.7% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.7%, much higher than the state average of 55.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 603Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 695Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,855.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $117,321Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 241Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $365,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 902 | 983 | 819 | 947 | 869 | 711 | 696 | 889 | 636 | 596 | 722 | 683 | 684 | 695 |
| Decennial Census | 896 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 603 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.8
Male Median Age: 36.6
Female Median Age: 42.7
| 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 | 14 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 25 | 14 | 29 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| Total | 39 | 37 | 44 | 24 | 37 | 40 | 47 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 44 | 42 | 43 | 40 | 30 | 17 | 2 | 15 |
| White: | 511 | 81.89% |
| Black: | 30 | 4.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 56 | 8.97% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.64% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 23 | 3.69% |
| Total: | 624 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 285 | 47.26% | 36.6 years |
| Females: | 318 | 52.74% | 42.7 years |
| Total: | 603 | 100% | 38.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 639 | 91.94% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 25 | 3.60% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 16 | 2.30% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 15 | 4.46% |
| Total Population: | 695 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 664 | 95.54% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 31 | 4.46% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $117,321, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $38,928 (49.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,290. Family households earn a median of $130,375 versus $66,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,375). By gender, male median income is $78,056 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $78,056 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (43.4%).
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 | $78,393 | $74,167 | $70,547 | $73,036 | $79,375 | $74,875 | $81,154 | $80,972 | $92,031 | $90,179 | $78,750 | $83,750 | $104,615 | $117,321 |
| Median Family Income | $100,779 | $101,417 | $89,375 | $81,500 | $85,000 | $81,094 | $90,156 | $89,583 | $112,813 | $113,125 | $100,924 | $84,375 | $112,788 | $130,375 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,500 | $25,625 | $25,074 | $26,161 | $60,000 | $0 | $66,071 | $58,889 | $53,333 | $39,821 | $57,857 | $60,417 | $65,208 | $66,000 |
| Median Male Income | $72,679 | $73,750 | $64,750 | $53,750 | $51,458 | $52,361 | $46,711 | $46,607 | $46,964 | $0 | $53,906 | $73,125 | $100,703 | $78,056 |
| Median Female Income | $42,404 | $40,956 | $61,250 | $65,000 | $85,357 | $44,000 | $46,964 | $47,250 | $0 | $84,219 | $100,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 389 | 75.53% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.19% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 125 | 24.27% |
| Total: | 515 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 169 | 43.44% |
| Service: | 27 | 6.94% |
| Sales and Office: | 71 | 18.25% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 58 | 14.91% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 64 | 16.45% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 389 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $365,200, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $98,000 (36.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $112,300. The median gross rent is $1,464, which is well above the national median ($1,348), is up $514 (54.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $165. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.56% (75.76% with a mortgage, 24.24% free-and-clear) and renters 37.44% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.65%, which is far 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 | $267,200 | $228,500 | $196,900 | $189,800 | $192,300 | $193,800 | $217,900 | $228,700 | $252,900 | $240,000 | $250,000 | $248,200 | $319,600 | $365,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 45 | 56.96% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 30 | 37.97% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 2 | 2.53% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 2 | 2.53% |
| Total: | 79 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $950 | $648 | $932 | $944 | $980 | $995 | $1,125 | $1,228 | $1,299 | $1,172 | $1,223 | $1,458 | $1,532 | $1,464 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 100 | 47.39% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 32 | 15.17% |
| Renter Occupied: | 79 | 37.44% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 211 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 211 | 96.35% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 3.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 219 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 163 | 74.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 28 | 12.79% |
| Other Units: | 28 | 12.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 219 | 100% |
In 2024, 37.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 8.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.13%). College enrollment is 10.18%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 25 | 6.13% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 2.21% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 140 | 34.31% |
| Some college, no degree: | 37 | 9.07% |
| Associate's degree: | 43 | 10.54% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 7.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 123 | 30.15% |
| Total: | 408 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 374 | 91.67% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 154 | 37.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 497 | 60.98% |
| Public Insurance: | 305 | 37.42% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 1.60% |
| Total: | 815 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 802 | 98.40% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.6% | 5.0% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% | 8.3% |
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: | 31 | 13.72% |
| Kindergarten: | 25 | 11.06% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 102 | 45.13% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 45 | 19.91% |
| College or graduate school: | 23 | 10.18% |
| Total: | 226 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 56 | 24.78% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 172 | 76.11% |
ZIP Code 10988 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 46 people with an annual payroll of $2,573,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 507Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $506,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,573,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 46Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 10988 is located in Orange County, New York, within the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28880) and New York's 18th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 10988. It covers 0.325 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NYSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28880Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.325 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 18Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1353.42 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Newburgh, NY-PA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3676210Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Unionville village; New YorkSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 10988 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 March 1, 2026.