Sparrow Bush
Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

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.
- 981residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.3 km²
- 349 / sq mipopulation density
- 18336ZIP code
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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Living in Sparrow Bush
- Median household income
- $56,349
- Median home value
- $240,000
- Median age
- 47.2
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Sparrow Bush had 981 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 981 |
|---|---|
| Density | 349 per sq mi (135 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sparrow Bush at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 981 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.81 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4009° N, 74.7079° W |
| ZIP code | 18336 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3670090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sparrow Bush
- Port Jervis1.8 mi SE
- Matamoras, PA2.4 mi S
- Westfall, PA3.4 mi W
- Milford, PA7.2 mi SW
- Montague, NJ8.4 mi S
- Otisville10.0 mi NE
- Unionville10.2 mi SE
- Shohola, PA10.5 mi W
- Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA10.9 mi SW
- Wantage, NJ10.9 mi S
- Barryville12.2 mi NW
- Eldred12.4 mi NW
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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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