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Hillcrest, NY
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York. ZIP codes: 10977.
Population
9,071
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
6,951
ZIP codes
1
Hillcrest and its ZIP codes
Hillcrest at a glance
- Hillcrest is about 16 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 223rd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $141,743, 65% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $567,400 (34% above New York) and median rent is $2,577 a month.
Local data for Hillcrest, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hillcrest, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$141,743
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$567,400
Median rent
$2,577/mo
Homeownership
72.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.7%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ecuadorian Americans (1,219), Guatemalan Americans (1,109), Mexican Americans (497).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockland County. PPP loans are for Hillcrest.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,559
138,234 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,930
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $5,506 per person
How people get to work
Hillcrest, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit9.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.6%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hillcrest, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
450
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
990
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hillcrest, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Hillcrest
1 in or overlapping Hillcrest. Population shown
Cities near Hillcrest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New SquareVillage | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring ValleyVillage | 1.2 mi | 2 |
| New HempsteadVillage | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| MonseyCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.3 |
| KaserVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| NanuetCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| ViolaCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| New CityCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 15.5 |
| BardoniaCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.6 |
| Wesley HillsVillage | 2.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Chestnut RidgeVillage | 3.5 mi | 5 |
| AirmontVillage | 4.1 mi | 4.6 |
| PomonaVillage | 4.2 mi | 2.4 |
| MontebelloVillage | 4.2 mi | 4.3 |
| Mount IvyCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| West NyackCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hillcrest, NY in?
- Hillcrest is in Rockland County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Hillcrest, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hillcrest include 10977.
- What is the population of Hillcrest, NY?
- About 9,071 people live in Hillcrest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hillcrest?
- Nearby places include New Square (0.8 mi), Spring Valley (1.2 mi), New Hempstead (1.3 mi), Monsey (1.6 mi), Kaser (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023