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U.S. ZIP Code · NY10956

Rockland County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$796,124[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+180.3%
vs metro
+9.1%
vs state
+149.9%
ZIP 10956 location in NY
Location of ZIP 10956 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 10956 is worth $796,124 — 9.1% above the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. The effective property tax rate is 2.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
2.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$17,709[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Rockland County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
31,898[3]
Median household income
$177,952[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Rockland County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,413[5]
Moved in
4,807
Moved out
7,220

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
1
  • CLARKSTOWN NORTH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,217 students

  • SUMMIT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–3 · EAST RAMAPO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (SPRING VALLEY)

    619 students

  • NEW CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    429 students

  • WOODGLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    407 students

  • LINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · CLARKSTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    364 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,026
Loan principal$636,899
Down payment$159,225
Total interest paid$812,330

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$6,162
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 10956?
The typical home in 10956 is worth $796,124, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 10956?
Home values in 10956 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 10956?
The effective property tax rate in 10956 is 2.2% — roughly $17,709 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 10956?
ZIP code 10956 has a population of 31,898 and a median household income of $177,952.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Eastport CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $795,369
    Gross yield
  • Massapequa Park, NY

    Typical home
    $794,740
    Gross yield
  • Commack CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $794,716
    Gross yield
  • Smithtown CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $798,205
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Piermont, NY

    Typical home
    $793,819
    Gross yield
  • Fanwood, NJ

    Typical home
    $798,995
    Gross yield

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