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Monroe, NY
Village in Orange County, New York. ZIP codes: 10950.
Population
9,515
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,724
ZIP codes
1
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 6.5 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 211th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $109,851 a year, 28% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $427,800 and median rent is $2,202 a month.
Local data for Monroe, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,851
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$427,800
Median rent
$2,202/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
41.6%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
32.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,611), Irish Americans (1,197), Puerto Ricans (801).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,867
154,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $5,606 per person
PPP loans
$101M
1,983 loans, 16,002 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monroe, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled18.2%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,082
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.0%
U.S. 33.3% -3.3 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
10.2%
U.S. 12.8% -2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Monroe
1 in or overlapping Monroe. Population shown
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryas JoelVillage | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| HarrimanVillage | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| Walton ParkCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.1 |
| WoodburyVillage | 3.7 mi | 35.6 |
| South Blooming GroveVillage | 3.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Mountain Lodge ParkCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| ChesterVillage | 5.8 mi | 2.1 |
| TuxedoVillage | 7 mi | 44.1 |
| WashingtonvilleVillage | 7.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Tuxedo ParkVillage | 8.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Salisbury MillsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Greenwood LakeVillage | 8.9 mi | 2 |
| West PointCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 18.4 |
| Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| FloridaVillage | 9.2 mi | 2.3 |
| GoshenVillage | 9.7 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, NY in?
- Monroe is in Orange County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Monroe, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monroe include 10950.
- What is the population of Monroe, NY?
- About 9,515 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Kiryas Joel (1.6 mi), Harriman (1.9 mi), Walton Park (2.4 mi), Woodbury (3.7 mi), South Blooming Grove (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023