ZIP Code 10279
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New York · New York County · New York
- Population
- 0
- Median income
- $250,001
- Bachelor's or higher
- 90.1%
▲ 228% vs US
higher than 100% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
ZIP code 10279 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in New York, New York County, New York. The area is home to 0 residents, 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 10279 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10279 sits at $250,001 (170% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $396,326. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10279 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 90.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New York County, so you can benchmark 10279 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 10279
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10279.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Management of companies and enterprises 15
Management of companies and enterprises
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 10279, 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
0
Population
—
Area (sq mi)
—
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10279?
36.8
Median Age
33.2%
Male
66.8%
Female
33.6%
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?
$250,001
Median Household Income
+170% vs state
$396,326
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
98
Total Housing Units
84
Occupied Units
14
Vacant Units
3.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$3,501
Median Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 100 business establishments in ZIP 10279, employing approximately 1,373 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,946,000.
100
Businesses
1,373
Employees
$139.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 60.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.0% |
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 10279 vs 10007 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10007 | New York, NY | 6,988 | 0.1 mi |
| 10271 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| 10005 | New York, NY | 7,135 | 0.4 mi |
| 10006 | New York, NY | 3,011 | 0.3 mi |
| 10278 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| 10038 | New York, NY | 20,300 | 0.4 mi |
| 10280 | New York, NY | 7,853 | 0.5 mi |
| 10282 | New York, NY | 4,783 | 0.4 mi |
| 10013 | New York, NY | 27,700 | 0.6 mi |
| 10014 | New York, NY | 31,959 | 1.5 mi |
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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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