New York, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10005
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,135
- 37,901/sq mi High-density area
- $190,233
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,390,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New York pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37,901
- people per sq mi
- 18%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10005 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10005 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, home to 7,135 residents across 0.2 square miles, a density of 37,901 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10005 skews affluent, with a median household income of $190,233 (106% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $157,447. The poverty rate is 4.3%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,390,600 (268% above the average New York ZIP), with only 17.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 85.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10005 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 10005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10005.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
438 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
198 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 104
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Information 96
Information
96 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 77
Real estate and rental and leasing
77 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 10005, 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
7,135
Population
0.2
Area (sq mi)
37,901
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10005?
31.4
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
25.2%
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?
$190,233
Median Household Income
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$157,447
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10005 ranks among New York ZIPs
New York, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$190,233 Top 3% higher than 97% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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
6,606housing units
6,606
Total Housing Units
5,248
Occupied Units
1,358
Vacant Units
1.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,390,600
Median Home Value
+268% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,314 business establishments in ZIP 10005, employing approximately 33,398 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,078,692,000.
1,314
Businesses
33,398
Employees
$5.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 438 | 33.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 198 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 7.9% |
| Information | 96 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 77 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 3.2% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 3.0% |
| Construction | 37 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 31 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 10005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10013
New York (10013)
27,700 residents
- 10038
New York (10038)
20,300 residents
- 10280 7,853
New York (10280)
7,853 residents
- 10005 7,135
New York (10005)
7,135 residents
- 10007 6,988
New York (10007)
6,988 residents
- 10282 4,783
New York (10282)
4,783 residents
- 10004 3,089
New York (10004)
3,089 residents
- 10006 3,011
New York (10006)
3,011 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10005 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10004
New York (10004)
$250,000 median income
- 10007
New York (10007)
$250,000 median income
- 10279
New York (10279)
$250,000 median income
- 10282
New York (10282)
$250,000 median income
- 10280
New York (10280)
$206,299 median income
- 10005
New York (10005)
$190,233 median income
- 10006
New York (10006)
$190,170 median income
- 10013
New York (10013)
$161,154 median income
- 10038
New York (10038)
$105,419 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10005 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10271 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 10279 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 10006 | New York, NY | 3,011 | 0.3 mi |
| 10007 | New York, NY | 6,988 | 0.5 mi |
| 10038 | New York, NY | 20,300 | 0.4 mi |
| 10280 | New York, NY | 7,853 | 0.5 mi |
| 10278 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 10282 | New York, NY | 4,783 | 0.8 mi |
| 10013 | New York, NY | 27,700 | 1.0 mi |
| 10004 | New York, NY | 3,089 | 1.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10005, 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 (7,135 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 10005 in?
ZIP code 10005 (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 10005?
ZIP code 10005 in New York, NY has a population of 7,135 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10005?
The median household income in ZIP 10005 is $190,233, which is 149% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10005?
The median home value in ZIP 10005 is $1,390,600, which is 400% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10005 is White at 64.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10005?
ZIP code 10005 has 1,314 business establishments employing approximately 33,398 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10005 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (438), Finance and insurance (198), Other services (except public administration) (104). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10005?
In ZIP code 10005, 91.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 85.9% 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 10005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10005 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10005?
In ZIP code 10005, approximately 17.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 82.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10005 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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