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ZIP Code 10026
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,003
- 39,504/sq mi High-density area
- $81,244
- Median income Near-median income area
- $1,052,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New York pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39,504
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10026 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, with 34,003 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 39,504 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10026 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,244 (12% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,575. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,052,300 (178% above the average New York ZIP), with only 23.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,657.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10026 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 10026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10026.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 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 10026, 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
34,003
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
39,504
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10026?
37.9
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
28.7%
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?
$81,244
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$60,575
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10026 ranks nationally
New York, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,244 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
17,853housing units
17,853
Total Housing Units
15,634
Occupied Units
2,219
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,052,300
Median Home Value
+178% vs state ZIP avg
$1,657
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 585 business establishments in ZIP 10026, employing approximately 3,648 people with a combined annual payroll of $173,141,000.
585
Businesses
3,648
Employees
$173.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 95 | 16.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 14.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 60 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 9.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 37 | 6.3% |
| Educational services | 24 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.2% |
| Construction | 12 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.0% |
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 10026 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10025
New York (10025)
94,600 residents
- 10029
New York (10029)
76,003 residents
- 10128
New York (10128)
60,453 residents
- 10027
New York (10027)
59,707 residents
- 10031
New York (10031)
56,438 residents
- 10028
New York (10028)
45,141 residents
- 10026 34,003
New York (10026)
34,003 residents
- 10035 33,969
New York (10035)
33,969 residents
- 10030 26,999
New York (10030)
26,999 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10026 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10028
New York (10028)
$175,121 median income
- 10128
New York (10128)
$147,772 median income
- 10025
New York (10025)
$108,940 median income
- 10026
New York (10026)
$81,244 median income
- 10031 $65,283
New York (10031)
$65,283 median income
- 10027 $59,587
New York (10027)
$59,587 median income
- 10037 $49,153
New York (10037)
$49,153 median income
- 10035 $45,121
New York (10035)
$45,121 median income
- 10030 $39,802
New York (10030)
$39,802 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10026 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10027 | New York, NY | 59,707 | 0.7 mi |
| 10025 | New York, NY | 94,600 | 0.8 mi |
| 10029 | New York, NY | 76,003 | 0.9 mi |
| 10115 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| 10128 | New York, NY | 60,453 | 1.5 mi |
| 10031 | New York, NY | 56,438 | 1.6 mi |
| 10030 | New York, NY | 26,999 | 1.2 mi |
| 10037 | New York, NY | 17,416 | 1.1 mi |
| 10028 | New York, NY | 45,141 | 1.8 mi |
| 10035 | New York, NY | 33,969 | 1.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10026, 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 (34,003 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 10026 in?
ZIP code 10026 (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 10026?
ZIP code 10026 in New York, NY has a population of 34,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10026?
The median household income in ZIP 10026 is $81,244, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10026?
The median home value in ZIP 10026 is $1,052,300, which is 278% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10026 is African American at 45.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10026?
ZIP code 10026 has 585 business establishments employing approximately 3,648 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10026 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (95), Other services (except public administration) (94), Accommodation and food services (87). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10026?
In ZIP code 10026, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% 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 10026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10026 is 36.2 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 10026?
In ZIP code 10026, approximately 23.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10026 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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