Sparrow Bush

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Aerial view of Sparrow Bush, New York
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Sparrow Bush is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Orange County, New York, with 981 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Jervis, 1.8 miles SE.

About Sparrow Bush

Sparrow Bush is a hamlet (and census designated place) in the town of Deerpark, in Orange County, New York, United States. The population as of the 2020 census is 981. The community is located along state routes 42 and 97, 2.3 miles (3.7 km) northwest of Port Jervis. Sparrow Bush has a post office with ZIP code 12780. The community is named after Henry L. Sparrow who owned a large piece of woodland near the D&H canal.The locals started to call this piece of land Sparrow's “Bosh” (meaning Sparrow's slope) and Sparrow's “Bosk” (meaning Sparrow's woods). Over time the name of the town gradually evolved into Sparrow bush.

It is zoned to Port Jervis School District, which operates Port Jervis High School and 2 Elementary Schools.

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Median household income
$56,349
Median home value
$240,000
Median age
47.2
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Sparrow Bush, NY population

Sparrow Bush had 981 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census981
Density349 per sq mi (135 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sparrow Bush at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyOrange County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population981 (2020)
Land area2.81 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Water area0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²)
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates41.4009° N, 74.7079° W
ZIP code18336
Census code (GEOID)3670090

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sparrow Bush

What county is Sparrow Bush in?

Sparrow Bush is in Orange County, New York.

What is the population of Sparrow Bush, NY?

981 people lived in Sparrow Bush at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sparrow Bush, NY?

The ZIP code of Sparrow Bush is 18336.

What is the elevation of Sparrow Bush?

682 feet (208 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sparrow Bush?

Port Jervis (1.8 mi), Matamoras (2.4 mi), Westfall (3.4 mi), Milford (7.2 mi), Montague (8.4 mi).

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