ZIP Code 10038

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New York · New York County · New York

Population
20,300

26,252/sq mi

Median income
$105,419

▲ 38% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$921,900

▲ 231% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
62.8%

Median age 33.1

Land area
0.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 10038 in New York, New York has a population of 20,300. The median household income is $105,419, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $921,900, 231% above the US average. 62.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 10038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.8 square miles in New York, New York County, New York. The area is home to 20,300 residents, producing a population density of 26,252 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 10038 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10038 sits at $105,419 (14% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $92,974. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $921,900 (144% above the state average) with median rent at $3,189 per month, and 31.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New York County, so you can benchmark 10038 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 10038

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10038.

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 10038, 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

20,300

Population

0.8

Area (sq mi)

26,252

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10038?

33.1

Median Age

42.0%

Male

58.0%

Female

25.2%

Foreign-Born

White 46.5%
African American 10.6%
Asian 29.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$105,419

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$92,974

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 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 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,256

Total Housing Units

10,162

Occupied Units

2,094

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.6%
Renter 68.4%

$921,900

Median Home Value

+144% vs state

$3,189

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,639 business establishments in ZIP 10038, employing approximately 36,901 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,340,325,000.

1,639

Businesses

36,901

Employees

$3.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 423 25.8%
Accommodation and food services 198 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 183 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 171 10.4%
Retail trade 128 7.8%
Finance and insurance 121 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 116 7.1%
Information 75 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 3.5%
Educational services 38 2.3%
Construction 34 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 2.0%
Wholesale trade 32 1.9%
Manufacturing 11 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 Code City Population Distance
10278 New York, NY 0 0.4 mi
10271 New York, NY 0 0.4 mi
10279 New York, NY 0 0.4 mi
10005 New York, NY 7,135 0.4 mi
10007 New York, NY 6,988 0.4 mi
10006 New York, NY 3,011 0.5 mi
10013 New York, NY 27,700 0.8 mi
10280 New York, NY 7,853 0.7 mi
10282 New York, NY 4,783 0.8 mi
10012 New York, NY 24,090 1.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10038 in?
ZIP code 10038 (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 10038?
ZIP code 10038 in New York, NY has a population of 20,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10038?
The median household income in ZIP 10038 is $105,419, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10038?
The median home value in ZIP 10038 is $921,900, which is 231% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10038?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10038 is White at 46.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10038?
ZIP code 10038 has 1,639 business establishments employing approximately 36,901 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10038?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10038 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (423), Accommodation and food services (198), Health care and social assistance (183). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10038?
In ZIP code 10038, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.8% 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 10038?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10038 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10038?
In ZIP code 10038, approximately 31.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10038?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10038 is 19.4% 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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