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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 10926 in Harriman, New York, is classified as a "Moderate Diversity" area as of 2022. The white population comprises 50% and the Hispanic population 29% of the total. The median income in 2022 was $87,759, indicating a relatively affluent area with some fluctuations over the past decade.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from a "White Majority" area to one of "Moderate Diversity." In 2013, the white population was 59% of the total, categorizing it as "White Majority." By 2022, this percentage decreased to 50%, at the threshold between "White Majority" and "White Plurality."
The Hispanic population has shown the most significant growth, increasing from 17% in 2013 to 29% in 2022. This trend suggests a gradual shift towards a more diverse community. The Asian population grew from 8% to 9%, while the Black population decreased slightly from 13% to 10% over the same period.
As the community has become more diverse, there have been fluctuations in median income. The median income peaked in 2013 at $95,549 and has generally trended downward since then, reaching $87,759 in 2022. This represents a decrease of about 8% over the decade. Despite this decrease, the median income remains relatively high, suggesting that the area continues to attract affluent residents across various racial groups.
The population has grown from 3,044 in 2013 to 3,277 in 2022, an increase of about 7.6%. This growth, combined with the increasing diversity, suggests that the area is attracting new residents from various racial backgrounds.
The demographic shifts observed in this zip code align with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. Many suburbs across the United States have seen growth in Hispanic and Asian populations over the past decade, often accompanied by a relative decrease in the white population percentage.
The slight decline in median income, while maintaining a relatively high level, could reflect national trends of income stagnation for middle and upper-middle-class households. However, the area's median income remains well above the national median, indicating that it continues to be an attractive location for affluent households.
Zip code 10926 in Harriman represents a community in transition, moving from a predominantly white area to one of increasing diversity. While this shift has been accompanied by some economic fluctuations, the area remains relatively affluent. These changes likely reflect broader demographic shifts occurring in many suburban areas across the United States, as communities become more diverse and economically complex.