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ZIP Code 10040
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,905
- 42,393/sq mi High-density area
- $65,516
- Median income Near-median income area
- $464,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New York pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42,393
- people per sq mi
- 16%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10040 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10040 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, with 41,905 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 42,393 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10040 reports a modest median household income of $65,516 (29% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,992. Unemployment is 15.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $464,400 (23% above the average New York ZIP), with only 15.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,685.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10040 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 10040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10040.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
114 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 10040, 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
41,905
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
42,393
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10040?
42.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
46.9%
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?
$65,516
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$39,992
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10040 ranks nationally
New York, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$65,516 39th percentile higher than 39% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
17,131housing units
17,131
Total Housing Units
15,861
Occupied Units
1,270
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$464,400
Median Home Value
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,685
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 594 business establishments in ZIP 10040, employing approximately 3,624 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,044,000.
594
Businesses
3,624
Employees
$163.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 114 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 109 | 18.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 83 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 14 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.2% |
| Information | 10 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 0.8% |
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 10040 vs 10033 →
ZIP 10040 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10453
Bronx (10453)
78,309 residents
- 10468
Bronx (10468)
76,103 residents
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
75,371 residents
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
70,496 residents
- 10032
New York (10032)
57,331 residents
- 10033
New York (10033)
53,926 residents
- 10451
Bronx (10451)
45,713 residents
- 10040
New York (10040)
41,905 residents
- 10034
New York (10034)
38,908 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10040 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 07632
Englewood Cliffs (07632)
$230,611 median income
- 10033 $75,040
New York (10033)
$75,040 median income
- 10034 $67,754
New York (10034)
$67,754 median income
- 10040 $65,516
New York (10040)
$65,516 median income
- 10032 $56,829
New York (10032)
$56,829 median income
- 10468 $46,233
Bronx (10468)
$46,233 median income
- 10039 $45,371
New York (10039)
$45,371 median income
- 10457 $42,683
Bronx (10457)
$42,683 median income
- 10452 $41,288
Bronx (10452)
$41,288 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10040 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10033 | New York, NY | 53,926 | 0.6 mi |
| 10034 | New York, NY | 38,908 | 0.7 mi |
| 10453 | Bronx, NY | 78,309 | 1.0 mi |
| 10452 | Bronx, NY | 75,371 | 1.5 mi |
| 10032 | New York, NY | 57,331 | 1.5 mi |
| 10039 | New York, NY | 24,527 | 1.9 mi |
| 07632 | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 5,309 | 1.9 mi |
| 10468 | Bronx, NY | 76,103 | 1.7 mi |
| 10457 | Bronx, NY | 70,496 | 1.8 mi |
| 10451 | Bronx, NY | 45,713 | 2.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10040, 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 (41,905 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 10040 in?
ZIP code 10040 (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 10040?
ZIP code 10040 in New York, NY has a population of 41,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10040?
The median household income in ZIP 10040 is $65,516, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10040?
The median home value in ZIP 10040 is $464,400, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10040 is White at 26.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10040?
ZIP code 10040 has 594 business establishments employing approximately 3,624 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10040?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10040 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (114), Retail trade (109), Other services (except public administration) (83). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10040?
In ZIP code 10040, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.0% 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 10040?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10040 is 40.1 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 10040?
In ZIP code 10040, approximately 15.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 84.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10040 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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