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Monsey, NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York. ZIP codes: 10952.

Population

28,160

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

12,283

ZIP codes

1

Monsey and its ZIP codes

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Monsey at a glance

  • Monsey is about 29 times as dense as New York as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 53rd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
  • The median household income is $47,629, 45% below the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $921,000 (about 2.2 times the New York figure) and median rent is $1,892 a month.

Local data for Monsey, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Monsey, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$47,629

Poverty rate

49.1%

Median home value

$921,000

Median rent

$1,892/mo

Homeownership

34.9%

Bachelor's or higher

15.2%

Median age

16.1

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (1,365), German Americans (533), Russian Americans (486).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockland County. PPP loans are for Monsey.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.2 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

PPP loans

$150M

2,317 loans, 22,704 jobs reported

Rockland County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Monsey, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone47.6%
  • Carpooled21.1%
  • Public transit6.9%
  • Walked8.8%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
  • Worked from home10.9%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Monsey, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

84° / 20°F

48.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Monsey, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.2%

U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

24.3%

U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.7%

U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts

ZIP codes in Monsey

1 in or overlapping Monsey. Population shown

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Cities near Monsey

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KaserVillage0.4 mi0.2
Spring ValleyVillage0.8 mi2
HillcrestCensus-designated place1.6 mi1.3
ViolaCensus-designated place1.6 mi2.8
New HempsteadVillage2.2 mi2.8
New SquareVillage2.3 mi0.4
Chestnut RidgeVillage2.3 mi5
AirmontVillage2.5 mi4.6
NanuetCensus-designated place2.6 mi5.4
Wesley HillsVillage3 mi3.4
MontebelloVillage3.1 mi4.3
BardoniaCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.6
Upper Saddle River, NJBorough4.2 mi5.3
New CityCensus-designated place4.3 mi15.5
Montvale, NJBorough4.4 mi4
SuffernVillage4.5 mi2.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Monsey, NY in?
Monsey is in Rockland County, New York.
What ZIP codes are in Monsey, NY?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Monsey include 10952.
What is the population of Monsey, NY?
About 28,160 people live in Monsey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Monsey?
Nearby places include Kaser (0.4 mi), Spring Valley (0.8 mi), Hillcrest (1.6 mi), Viola (1.6 mi), New Hempstead (2.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023