ZIP Code 10279

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New York · New York County · New York

Population
0
Median income
$250,001

▲ 228% vs US

higher than 100% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
90.1%

Median age 36.8

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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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Population

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10279?

36.8

Median Age

33.2%

Male

66.8%

Female

33.6%

Foreign-Born

White 45.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 90.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 90.1%

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

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10279 in?
ZIP code 10279 (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 median household income in ZIP 10279?
The median household income in ZIP 10279 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10279?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10279 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10279?
ZIP code 10279 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 1,373 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10279?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10279 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Management of companies and enterprises (15), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10279?
In ZIP code 10279, 90.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 90.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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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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