New York, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10002
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 81,410
- 35,782/sq mi High-density area
- $48,386
- Median income Below-median income area
- $827,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New York pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35,782
- people per sq mi
- 19%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10002 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, with 81,410 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 35,782 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10002 reports a modest median household income of $48,386 (48% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,650. The poverty rate is 27.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $827,800 (119% above the average New York ZIP), with only 18.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,229.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 10002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10002.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
545 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
478 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
284 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
281 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
233 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 10002, New York, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
81,410
Population
2.3
Area (sq mi)
35,782
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10002?
43.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
38.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$48,386
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$48,650
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10002 ranks nationally
New York, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$48,386 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
40,696housing units
40,696
Total Housing Units
36,556
Occupied Units
4,140
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$827,800
Median Home Value
+119% vs state ZIP avg
$1,229
Median Rent
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,680 business establishments in ZIP 10002, employing approximately 29,830 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,625,249,000.
2,680
Businesses
29,830
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 545 | 20.3% |
| Retail trade | 478 | 17.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 284 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 281 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 233 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 214 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 123 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 112 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 80 | 3.0% |
| Information | 76 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 56 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 53 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 49 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 26 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 10002 vs 10009 →
ZIP 10002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10002
New York (10002)
81,410 residents
- 10009
New York (10009)
61,347 residents
- 10003
New York (10003)
56,024 residents
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
51,128 residents
- 10010 31,834
New York (10010)
31,834 residents
- 10013 27,700
New York (10013)
27,700 residents
- 10012 24,090
New York (10012)
24,090 residents
- 10038 20,300
New York (10038)
20,300 residents
- 10007 6,988
New York (10007)
6,988 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10007
New York (10007)
$250,000 median income
- 10279
New York (10279)
$250,000 median income
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
$173,136 median income
- 10013
New York (10013)
$161,154 median income
- 10003
New York (10003)
$154,262 median income
- 10010
New York (10010)
$144,969 median income
- 10012
New York (10012)
$137,106 median income
- 10038
New York (10038)
$105,419 median income
- 10009 $92,876
New York (10009)
$92,876 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10002 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10009 | New York, NY | 61,347 | 0.8 mi |
| 10278 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 10003 | New York, NY | 56,024 | 1.1 mi |
| 10012 | New York, NY | 24,090 | 0.9 mi |
| 10013 | New York, NY | 27,700 | 1.0 mi |
| 10038 | New York, NY | 20,300 | 1.0 mi |
| 10007 | New York, NY | 6,988 | 1.1 mi |
| 11201 | Brooklyn, NY | 51,128 | 1.5 mi |
| 10279 | New York, NY | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| 10010 | New York, NY | 31,834 | 1.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10002, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (81,410 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 10002 in?
ZIP code 10002 (New York) is located in New York County, New York. New York County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-york-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 10002?
ZIP code 10002 in New York, NY has a population of 81,410 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10002?
The median household income in ZIP 10002 is $48,386, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10002?
The median home value in ZIP 10002 is $827,800, which is 198% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10002 is Asian at 36.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10002?
ZIP code 10002 has 2,680 business establishments employing approximately 29,830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10002 are: Accommodation and food services (545), Retail trade (478), Professional, scientific, and technical services (284). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10002?
In ZIP code 10002, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 10002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10002 is 31.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10002?
In ZIP code 10002, approximately 18.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10002 is 27.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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