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ZIP Code 10044
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,661
- 19,569/sq mi High-density area
- $103,347
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,034,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.8%
- 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 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19,569
- people per sq mi
- 19%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10044 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, home to 11,661 residents across 0.6 square miles, a density of 19,569 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,347 (12% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,411. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,034,100 (173% above the average New York ZIP), with only 18.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,327.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10044 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 10044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10044.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Information 6
Information
6 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 10044, 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
11,661
Population
0.6
Area (sq mi)
19,569
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10044?
38.6
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
52.4%
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?
$103,347
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$74,411
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
37.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10044 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)
$103,347 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
5,978housing units
5,978
Total Housing Units
5,175
Occupied Units
803
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,034,100
Median Home Value
+173% vs state ZIP avg
$3,327
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 10044, employing approximately 868 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,538,000.
110
Businesses
868
Employees
$45.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 15.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 13.6% |
| Information | 6 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 5.5% |
| Educational services | 6 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.7% |
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 10044 vs 10162 →
ZIP 10044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10128
New York (10128)
60,453 residents
- 10028
New York (10028)
45,141 residents
- 10021
New York (10021)
43,631 residents
- 11106
Astoria (11106)
38,875 residents
- 10065
New York (10065)
32,270 residents
- 10022
New York (10022)
31,924 residents
- 10075
New York (10075)
26,121 residents
- 10044 11,661
New York (10044)
11,661 residents
- 11109 3,523
Long Island City (11109)
3,523 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10044 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11109
Long Island City (11109)
$204,885 median income
- 10028
New York (10028)
$175,121 median income
- 10022
New York (10022)
$172,026 median income
- 10021
New York (10021)
$158,677 median income
- 10075
New York (10075)
$155,902 median income
- 10065
New York (10065)
$155,331 median income
- 10128
New York (10128)
$147,772 median income
- 10162
New York (10162)
$114,139 median income
- 10044
New York (10044)
$103,347 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10044 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10162 | New York, NY | 1,685 | 0.5 mi |
| 10065 | New York, NY | 32,270 | 0.7 mi |
| 10021 | New York, NY | 43,631 | 0.7 mi |
| 10075 | New York, NY | 26,121 | 0.9 mi |
| 10028 | New York, NY | 45,141 | 1.0 mi |
| 11106 | Astoria, NY | 38,875 | 1.0 mi |
| 10128 | New York, NY | 60,453 | 1.4 mi |
| 10022 | New York, NY | 31,924 | 0.9 mi |
| 11109 | Long Island City, NY | 3,523 | 1.2 mi |
| 10153 | New York, NY | 0 | 1.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10044, 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 (11,661 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 10044 in?
ZIP code 10044 (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 10044?
ZIP code 10044 in New York, NY has a population of 11,661 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10044?
The median household income in ZIP 10044 is $103,347, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10044?
The median home value in ZIP 10044 is $1,034,100, which is 272% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10044 is White at 44.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10044?
ZIP code 10044 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10044 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (19), Health care and social assistance (17), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10044?
In ZIP code 10044, 83.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.8% 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 10044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10044 is 37.0 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 10044?
In ZIP code 10044, approximately 18.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10044 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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