ZIP Code 10979: Sterling Forest, New York
ZIP code 10979 is assigned to Sterling Forest, New York, and lies within Orange County. Its reference point is at latitude 41.1823 and longitude -74.3184 (41°10'56.3"N 74°19'06.2"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 10979
10979 is the only ZIP code listed for Sterling Forest, NY in our directory.
Across Orange County there are 57 ZIP codes listed, and New York has 2,307 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 10925 in Greenwood Lake, NY, about 2.1 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 10979 |
|---|---|
| City | Sterling Forest |
| County | Orange County |
| State | New York (NY) |
| Latitude | 41.1823 |
| Longitude | -74.3184 |
| DMS | 41°10'56.3"N 74°19'06.2"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 10925 (Greenwood Lake, 2.1 mi) |
All ZIP codes in Sterling Forest, NY · All New York ZIP codes
Map of ZIP Code 10979
Map centered on 41.1823, -74.3184. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
ZIP Codes Near 10979
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 10979, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 10979, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Greenwood Lake, NY (2.1 mi north), Hewitt, NJ (2.7 mi west) and Tuxedo Park, NY (5.4 mi east). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Greenwood Lake, NY – 2.1 mi north
- Hewitt, NJ – 2.7 mi west
- Tuxedo Park, NY – 5.4 mi east
- Warwick, NY – 6.2 mi north
- Sloatsburg, NY – 6.4 mi east
- Ringwood, NJ – 6.8 mi southeast
- West Milford, NJ – 6.9 mi southwest
- Highland Lakes, NJ – 7.2 mi west
- Southfields, NY – 8.7 mi northeast
- Hillburn, NY – 8.7 mi southeast
Schools Near Sterling Forest, NY
Public school assignments in the United States are based on street address, so families in ZIP code 10979 should confirm their assigned school with the school district that serves Sterling Forest and Orange County.
Searching nearby communities such as Greenwood Lake and Hewitt can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 10979.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Parks, trails and playgrounds around Sterling Forest, NY are easiest to find on the map above or with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 10979.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Sterling Forest, NY can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 10979 may also use facilities in nearby Greenwood Lake, Hewitt and Tuxedo Park.
Shopping and Dining in Sterling Forest
Restaurants, grocery stores and shopping centers in and around ZIP code 10979 are listed in the Google Maps searches below, with current hours and reviews.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Sterling Forest, New York can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 10979.
To research local history, try searching for Orange County records and archives along with the name Sterling Forest.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 10979, Greenwood Lake lies about 2.1 mi to the north, Hewitt lies about 2.7 mi to the west, Tuxedo Park lies about 5.4 mi to the east, Warwick lies about 6.2 mi to the north and Sloatsburg lies about 6.4 mi to the east. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and other water features near Sterling Forest show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 10979
Data for ZIP code 10979 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.