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Tappan, NY
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York. ZIP codes: 10962, 10964, 10983.
Population
6,687
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,425
ZIP codes
3
Tappan and its ZIP codes
Tappan at a glance
- Tappan is about 5.8 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $174,286 a year, about 2 times the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $644,200 (52% above New York) and median rent is $2,299 a month.
Local data for Tappan, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tappan, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$174,286
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$644,200
Median rent
$2,299/mo
Homeownership
93.5%
Bachelor's or higher
59.8%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,205), Irish Americans (1,156), Indian Americans (386).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rockland County. PPP loans are for Tappan.
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
$11.5M
197 loans, 1,709 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tappan, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit6.2%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tappan, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tappan, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.7%
U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Tappan
3 in or overlapping Tappan. Population shown
Cities near Tappan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SparkillCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.5 |
| Northvale, NJBorough | 1.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Old Tappan, NJBorough | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| Rockleigh, NJBorough | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| OrangeburgCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.1 |
| PiermontVillage | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Norwood, NJBorough | 2.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Harrington Park, NJBorough | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| BlauveltCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 4.5 |
| Grand View-on-HudsonVillage | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| Pearl RiverCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Closter, NJBorough | 3.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Dobbs FerryVillage | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| West NyackCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Hastings-on-HudsonVillage | 4.5 mi | 2 |
| IrvingtonVillage | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tappan, NY in?
- Tappan is in Rockland County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Tappan, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tappan include 10962, 10964, 10983.
- What is the population of Tappan, NY?
- About 6,687 people live in Tappan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tappan?
- Nearby places include Sparkill (1 mi), Northvale, NJ (1.1 mi), Old Tappan, NJ (1.7 mi), Rockleigh, NJ (1.8 mi), Orangeburg (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023