New York, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10039
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,527
- 21,654/sq mi High-density area
- $45,371
- Median income Below-median income area
- $497,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New York pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21,654
- people per sq mi
- 14%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10039 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10039 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, with 24,527 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 21,654 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10039 reports a modest median household income of $45,371 (51% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,532. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 17.5%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $497,600 (32% above the average New York ZIP), with only 13.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,200.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10039 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 10039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10039.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 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 10039, 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
24,527
Population
1.1
Area (sq mi)
21,654
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10039?
38.4
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
23.6%
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?
$45,371
Median Household Income
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$30,532
Per Capita Income
28.5%
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Unemployment Rate
41.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10039 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)
$45,371 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
14,049housing units
14,049
Total Housing Units
12,966
Occupied Units
1,083
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$497,600
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,200
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 251 business establishments in ZIP 10039, employing approximately 1,879 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,584,000.
251
Businesses
1,879
Employees
$78.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 58 | 23.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 15.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 4.4% |
| Information | 6 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.2% |
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 10039 vs 10032 →
ZIP 10039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10456
Bronx (10456)
86,547 residents
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
75,371 residents
- 10027
New York (10027)
59,707 residents
- 10032
New York (10032)
57,331 residents
- 10031
New York (10031)
56,438 residents
- 10033
New York (10033)
53,926 residents
- 10451
Bronx (10451)
45,713 residents
- 10040
New York (10040)
41,905 residents
- 10030 26,999
New York (10030)
26,999 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10039 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10039 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10033
New York (10033)
$75,040 median income
- 10040
New York (10040)
$65,516 median income
- 10031
New York (10031)
$65,283 median income
- 10027
New York (10027)
$59,587 median income
- 10032
New York (10032)
$56,829 median income
- 10037
New York (10037)
$49,153 median income
- 10039
New York (10039)
$45,371 median income
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
$41,288 median income
- 10030
New York (10030)
$39,802 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10039 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10032 | New York, NY | 57,331 | 0.7 mi |
| 10037 | New York, NY | 17,416 | 1.2 mi |
| 10030 | New York, NY | 26,999 | 0.9 mi |
| 10452 | Bronx, NY | 75,371 | 0.8 mi |
| 10031 | New York, NY | 56,438 | 0.8 mi |
| 10033 | New York, NY | 53,926 | 1.4 mi |
| 10451 | Bronx, NY | 45,713 | 0.9 mi |
| 10456 | Bronx, NY | 86,547 | 1.5 mi |
| 10040 | New York, NY | 41,905 | 1.9 mi |
| 10027 | New York, NY | 59,707 | 1.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10039, 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 (24,527 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 10039 in?
ZIP code 10039 (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 10039?
ZIP code 10039 in New York, NY has a population of 24,527 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10039?
The median household income in ZIP 10039 is $45,371, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10039?
The median home value in ZIP 10039 is $497,600, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10039 is African American at 53.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10039?
ZIP code 10039 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 1,879 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10039 are: Retail trade (58), Accommodation and food services (42), Real estate and rental and leasing (40). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10039?
In ZIP code 10039, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% 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 10039?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10039 is 41.2 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 10039?
In ZIP code 10039, approximately 13.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10039 is 28.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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