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ZIP Code 10017
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,575
- 20,190/sq mi High-density area
- $136,705
- Median income Above-median income area
- $756,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 86.2%
- 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 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20,190
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10017 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10017 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, home to 16,575 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 20,190 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10017 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,705 (48% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $121,915. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $756,600 (100% above the average New York ZIP), with only 31.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,925.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 86.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10017 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 10017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10017.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
1,012 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
608 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
408 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
405 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 384
Real estate and rental and leasing
384 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 10017, 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
16,575
Population
0.8
Area (sq mi)
20,190
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10017?
40.5
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
31.5%
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?
$136,705
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$121,915
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10017 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)
$136,705 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
12,801housing units
12,801
Total Housing Units
9,683
Occupied Units
3,118
Vacant Units
1.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$756,600
Median Home Value
+100% vs state ZIP avg
$2,925
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4,473 business establishments in ZIP 10017, employing approximately 153,119 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,131,441,000.
4,473
Businesses
153,119
Employees
$25.1B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 1,012 | 22.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 608 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 408 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 405 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 384 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 344 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 289 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 255 | 5.7% |
| Retail trade | 210 | 4.7% |
| Information | 186 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 93 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 70 | 1.6% |
| Construction | 69 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 49 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 43 | 1.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 7 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.1% |
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 10017 vs 10174 →
ZIP 10017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10017
New York (10017)
16,575 residents
- 10170 2
New York (10170)
2 residents
- 10165 2
New York (10165)
2 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10017 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10174 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| 10170 | New York, NY | 2 | 0.2 mi |
| 10172 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 10167 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 10171 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| 10168 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 10154 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 10169 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 10177 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| 10165 | New York, NY | 2 | 0.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10017, 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 (16,575 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 10017 in?
ZIP code 10017 (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 10017?
ZIP code 10017 in New York, NY has a population of 16,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10017?
The median household income in ZIP 10017 is $136,705, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10017?
The median home value in ZIP 10017 is $756,600, which is 172% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10017 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10017?
ZIP code 10017 has 4,473 business establishments employing approximately 153,119 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10017?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10017 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (1012), Finance and insurance (608), Other services (except public administration) (408). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10017?
In ZIP code 10017, 90.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.2% 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 10017?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10017 is 24.7 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 10017?
In ZIP code 10017, approximately 31.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10017 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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