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ZIP Code 10038
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,300
- 26,252/sq mi High-density area
- $105,419
- Median income Above-median income area
- $921,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.8%
- 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 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26,252
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10038 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10038 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, with 20,300 residents across 0.8 square miles, a density of 26,252 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10038 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,419 (14% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,974. The poverty rate is 19.4%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $921,900 (144% above the average New York ZIP), with only 31.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,189.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10038 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 10038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10038.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
423 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
198 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
183 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
171 establishments
- Retail trade 128
Retail trade
128 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 10038, 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
20,300
Population
0.8
Area (sq mi)
26,252
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10038?
33.1
Median Age
42.0%
Male
58.0%
Female
25.2%
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?
$105,419
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$92,974
Per Capita Income
19.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10038 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)
$105,419 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
12,256housing units
12,256
Total Housing Units
10,162
Occupied Units
2,094
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$921,900
Median Home Value
+144% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 10038 vs 10278 →
ZIP 10038 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10013
New York (10013)
27,700 residents
- 10012
New York (10012)
24,090 residents
- 10038
New York (10038)
20,300 residents
- 10280 7,853
New York (10280)
7,853 residents
- 10005 7,135
New York (10005)
7,135 residents
- 10007 6,988
New York (10007)
6,988 residents
- 10282 4,783
New York (10282)
4,783 residents
- 10006 3,011
New York (10006)
3,011 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10038 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10007
New York (10007)
$250,000 median income
- 10279
New York (10279)
$250,000 median income
- 10282
New York (10282)
$250,000 median income
- 10280
New York (10280)
$206,299 median income
- 10005
New York (10005)
$190,233 median income
- 10006
New York (10006)
$190,170 median income
- 10013
New York (10013)
$161,154 median income
- 10012
New York (10012)
$137,106 median income
- 10038
New York (10038)
$105,419 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10038 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10038, 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 (20,300 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 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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