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ZIP Code 10036
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,711
- 21,721/sq mi High-density area
- $95,638
- Median income Above-median income area
- $952,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New York pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21,721
- people per sq mi
- 11%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10036 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10036 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, with 24,711 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 21,721 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,638 (3% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $98,645. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $952,900 (152% above the average New York ZIP), with only 10.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,358.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10036 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 10036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10036.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
1,389 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
702 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
559 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 526
Accommodation and food services
526 establishments
- Finance and insurance 424
Finance and insurance
424 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 10036, 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
24,711
Population
1.1
Area (sq mi)
21,721
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10036?
40.5
Median Age
57.0%
Male
43.0%
Female
30.6%
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?
$95,638
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$98,645
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10036 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)
$95,638 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
22,746housing units
22,746
Total Housing Units
18,991
Occupied Units
3,755
Vacant Units
1.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$952,900
Median Home Value
+152% vs state ZIP avg
$2,358
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5,699 business establishments in ZIP 10036, employing approximately 180,504 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,311,618,000.
5,699
Businesses
180,504
Employees
$32.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 1,389 | 24.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 702 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 559 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 526 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 424 | 7.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 388 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 357 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 320 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 224 | 3.9% |
| Information | 217 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 210 | 3.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 166 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 60 | 1.1% |
| Construction | 56 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 53 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 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 10036 vs 10018 →
ZIP 10036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10019
New York (10019)
42,870 residents
- 10036
New York (10036)
24,711 residents
- 10018 5,229
New York (10018)
5,229 residents
- 10119 92
New York (10119)
92 residents
- 10199 9
New York (10199)
9 residents
- 10103 3
New York (10103)
3 residents
- 10173 2
New York (10173)
2 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10036 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10018
New York (10018)
$145,958 median income
- 10019
New York (10019)
$128,559 median income
- 10036
New York (10036)
$95,638 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10036 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10018 | New York, NY | 5,229 | 0.3 mi |
| 10019 | New York, NY | 42,870 | 0.5 mi |
| 10020 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 10112 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 10119 | New York, NY | 92 | 0.6 mi |
| 10110 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 10111 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 10103 | New York, NY | 3 | 0.6 mi |
| 10199 | New York, NY | 9 | 0.7 mi |
| 10173 | New York, NY | 2 | 0.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10036, 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 (24,711 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 10036 in?
ZIP code 10036 (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 10036?
ZIP code 10036 in New York, NY has a population of 24,711 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10036?
The median household income in ZIP 10036 is $95,638, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10036?
The median home value in ZIP 10036 is $952,900, which is 243% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10036 is White at 52.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10036?
ZIP code 10036 has 5,699 business establishments employing approximately 180,504 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10036 are: Wholesale trade (1389), Professional, scientific, and technical services (702), Retail trade (559). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10036?
In ZIP code 10036, 80.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.5% 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 10036?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10036 is 28.3 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 10036?
In ZIP code 10036, approximately 10.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 89.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10036 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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