New York, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10027
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 59,707
- 26,529/sq mi High-density area
- $59,587
- Median income Below-median income area
- $899,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New York pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26,529
- people per sq mi
- 17%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10027 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10027 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, with 59,707 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 26,529 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10027 reports a modest median household income of $59,587 (36% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,281. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.1%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $899,600 (138% above the average New York ZIP), with only 17.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,531.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, 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 10027 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 10027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10027.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
189 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
184 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
147 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
133 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 10027, 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
59,707
Population
2.3
Area (sq mi)
26,529
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10027?
34.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
26.7%
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?
$59,587
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$45,281
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10027 ranks nationally
New York, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$59,587 28th percentile higher than 28% 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
28,507housing units
28,507
Total Housing Units
24,856
Occupied Units
3,651
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$899,600
Median Home Value
+138% vs state ZIP avg
$1,531
Median Rent
1945
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,194 business establishments in ZIP 10027, employing approximately 48,815 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,758,739,000.
1,194
Businesses
48,815
Employees
$3.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 189 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 184 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 147 | 12.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 133 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 116 | 9.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 61 | 5.1% |
| Information | 46 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 44 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 2.9% |
| Construction | 30 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 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 10027 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
- 10030 26,999
New York (10030)
26,999 residents
- 10037 17,416
New York (10037)
17,416 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10027 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10027 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
- 07020
Edgewater (07020)
$124,050 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
- 10030 $39,802
New York (10030)
$39,802 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10027 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10026 | New York, NY | 34,003 | 0.7 mi |
| 10115 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 10031 | New York, NY | 56,438 | 0.9 mi |
| 10030 | New York, NY | 26,999 | 0.7 mi |
| 10037 | New York, NY | 17,416 | 0.8 mi |
| 10025 | New York, NY | 94,600 | 1.1 mi |
| 10029 | New York, NY | 76,003 | 1.5 mi |
| 07020 | Edgewater, NJ | 11,513 | 1.4 mi |
| 10128 | New York, NY | 60,453 | 2.1 mi |
| 10028 | New York, NY | 45,141 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10027, 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 (59,707 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 10027 in?
ZIP code 10027 (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 10027?
ZIP code 10027 in New York, NY has a population of 59,707 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10027?
The median household income in ZIP 10027 is $59,587, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10027?
The median home value in ZIP 10027 is $899,600, which is 223% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10027 is African American at 36.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10027?
ZIP code 10027 has 1,194 business establishments employing approximately 48,815 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10027 are: Other services (except public administration) (189), Retail trade (184), Health care and social assistance (148). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10027?
In ZIP code 10027, 70.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% 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 10027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10027 is 31.2 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 10027?
In ZIP code 10027, approximately 17.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 82.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10027 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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