New York, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10029
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 76,003
- 36,151/sq mi High-density area
- $38,695
- Median income Below-median income area
- $892,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.6%
- 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.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36,151
- people per sq mi
- 7%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10029 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10029 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, with 76,003 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 36,151 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10029 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,695 (58% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,516. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.6%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $892,200 (136% above the average New York ZIP), with only 7.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,247.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10029 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 10029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10029.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
225 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
187 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
158 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
151 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 81
Real estate and rental and leasing
81 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 10029, 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
76,003
Population
2.1
Area (sq mi)
36,151
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10029?
37.8
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
27.3%
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?
$38,695
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$37,516
Per Capita Income
31.0%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10029 ranks nationally
New York, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$38,695 5th percentile higher than 5% 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
37,055housing units
37,055
Total Housing Units
33,660
Occupied Units
3,395
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$892,200
Median Home Value
+136% vs state ZIP avg
$1,247
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 1,090 business establishments in ZIP 10029, employing approximately 40,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,894,468,000.
1,090
Businesses
40,237
Employees
$3.9B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 225 | 20.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 187 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 158 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 151 | 13.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 81 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 56 | 5.1% |
| Educational services | 33 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 2.1% |
| Information | 21 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.4% |
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 10029 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
- 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
- 10075 26,121
New York (10075)
26,121 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10029 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10029 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
- 10075
New York (10075)
$155,902 median income
- 10128
New York (10128)
$147,772 median income
- 10162
New York (10162)
$114,139 median income
- 10025
New York (10025)
$108,940 median income
- 10026
New York (10026)
$81,244 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10029 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10128 | New York, NY | 60,453 | 0.8 mi |
| 10035 | New York, NY | 33,969 | 0.8 mi |
| 10026 | New York, NY | 34,003 | 0.9 mi |
| 10028 | New York, NY | 45,141 | 1.2 mi |
| 10030 | New York, NY | 26,999 | 1.8 mi |
| 10037 | New York, NY | 17,416 | 1.5 mi |
| 10162 | New York, NY | 1,685 | 1.6 mi |
| 10025 | New York, NY | 94,600 | 1.3 mi |
| 10027 | New York, NY | 59,707 | 1.5 mi |
| 10075 | New York, NY | 26,121 | 1.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10029, 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 (76,003 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 10029 in?
ZIP code 10029 (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 10029?
ZIP code 10029 in New York, NY has a population of 76,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10029?
The median household income in ZIP 10029 is $38,695, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10029?
The median home value in ZIP 10029 is $892,200, which is 221% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10029?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10029 is African American at 31.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10029?
ZIP code 10029 has 1,090 business establishments employing approximately 40,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10029?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10029 are: Retail trade (225), Accommodation and food services (187), Health care and social assistance (158). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10029?
In ZIP code 10029, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 10029?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10029 is 33.3 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 10029?
In ZIP code 10029, approximately 7.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 92.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10029?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10029 is 31.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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