ZIP Code 10037

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New York · New York County · New York

Population
17,416

26,126/sq mi

Median income
$49,153

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.9%

Median age 39.4

Land area
0.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 10037 in New York, New York has a population of 17,416. The median household income is $49,153, which is 36% below the national average. 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 10037 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in New York, New York County, New York. The area is home to 17,416 residents, producing a population density of 26,126 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 10037 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10037 sits at $49,153 (47% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,113. The poverty rate stands at 29.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,445 per month, and 9.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10037 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New York County, so you can benchmark 10037 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 10037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10037.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 10037, New York, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,416

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

26,126

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10037?

39.4

Median Age

41.1%

Male

58.9%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 13.1%
African American 65.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$49,153

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$50,113

Per Capita Income

29.0%

Poverty Rate

11.1%

Unemployment Rate

38.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,924

Total Housing Units

9,982

Occupied Units

942

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.7%
Renter 90.3%

$1,445

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 216 business establishments in ZIP 10037, employing approximately 4,707 people with a combined annual payroll of $319,472,000.

216

Businesses

4,707

Employees

$319.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 42 19.4%
Health care and social assistance 40 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 31 14.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 24 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 7.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.2%
Construction 6 2.8%
Information 4 1.9%
Finance and insurance 3 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.4%

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 10037 vs 10030 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
10030 New York, NY 26,999 0.5 mi
10027 New York, NY 59,707 0.8 mi
10039 New York, NY 24,527 1.2 mi
10451 Bronx, NY 45,713 0.9 mi
10035 New York, NY 33,969 1.3 mi
10031 New York, NY 56,438 1.1 mi
10026 New York, NY 34,003 1.1 mi
10029 New York, NY 76,003 1.5 mi
10454 Bronx, NY 37,337 1.2 mi
10115 New York, NY 0 1.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10037 in?
ZIP code 10037 (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 10037?
ZIP code 10037 in New York, NY has a population of 17,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10037?
The median household income in ZIP 10037 is $49,153, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10037?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10037 is African American at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10037?
ZIP code 10037 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 4,707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10037?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10037 are: Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (40), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10037?
In ZIP code 10037, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 10037?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10037 is 38.6 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 10037?
In ZIP code 10037, approximately 9.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10037?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10037 is 29.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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