ZIP code 10979
Where is ZIP code 10979?
Sterling Forest, New York
Orange County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 10979 belongs to Sterling Forest, New York in Orange County. 10979 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sterling Forest post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 845, 862 and 973. About 222 people live in the 10979 area. The closest ZIP codes are 10925 (Greenwood Lake, 2.1 mi north), 07421 (Hewitt, 2.7 mi west) and 10912 (Bellvale, 4.7 mi north).
| ZIP code | 10979 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sterling Forest |
| Also accepted | Sterling Frst |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Orange County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 845, 862, 973 |
| Coordinates | 41.1823, -74.3184 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 109 |
Population and income in 10979
| Population | 222 · lower than 90% of New York ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 6,727 · higher than 86% of New York ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.5 years · lower than 97% of New York ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 64% / 36% |
| Income per person | $37,173 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 77 |
| Households | 77 (2.88 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 0.03 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 10979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 10979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10925 | Greenwood Lake, NY | 2.1 mi N | Standard |
| 07421 | Hewitt, NJ | 2.7 mi W | Standard |
| 10912 | Bellvale, NY | 4.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 10987 | Tuxedo Park, NY | 5.4 mi E | Standard |
| 10959 | New Milford, NY | 6.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 10990 | Warwick, NY | 6.2 mi N | Standard |
| 10974 | Sloatsburg, NY | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 07456 | Ringwood, NJ | 6.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 07480 | West Milford, NJ | 6.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 07422 | Highland Lakes, NJ | 7.2 mi W | Standard |
| 10975 | Southfields, NY | 8.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 10931 | Hillburn, NY | 8.7 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 10979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 10979
PO BOX 123
STERLING FOREST NY 10979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts STERLING FRST as the city name for 10979. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (10979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 10979?
- 10979 is a Sterling Forest, New York ZIP code. Sterling Frst is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 10979 in?
- ZIP code 10979 is in Orange County, New York.
- What time zone is ZIP code 10979 in?
- 10979 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 10979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 10979 use area codes 845, 862 and 973.
- What is the population of ZIP code 10979?
- About 222 people live in ZIP code 10979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 10979 for a street address?
- No. 10979 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sterling Forest use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 10979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 10979 are 10925 (Greenwood Lake, 2.1 miles), 07421 (Hewitt, 2.7 miles), 10912 (Bellvale, 4.7 miles) and 10987 (Tuxedo Park, 5.4 miles).