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ZIP Code 10280
New York County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,853
- 26,418/sq mi High-density area
- $206,299
- Median income Above-median income area
- $976,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New York pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26,418
- people per sq mi
- 34%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10280 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10280 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New York, New York County, New York, home to 7,853 residents across 0.3 square miles, a density of 26,418 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10280 skews affluent, with a median household income of $206,299 (123% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $172,563. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $976,300 (158% above the average New York ZIP), with only 34.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 87.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New York County, so 10280 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 10280
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New York, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10280.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 13
Real estate and rental and leasing
13 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
13 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 10280, 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
7,853
Population
0.3
Area (sq mi)
26,418
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10280?
41.4
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
29.8%
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?
$206,299
Median Household Income
+123% vs state ZIP avg
$172,563
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10280 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)
$206,299 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
4,880housing units
4,880
Total Housing Units
4,237
Occupied Units
643
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$976,300
Median Home Value
+158% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 148 business establishments in ZIP 10280, employing approximately 1,067 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,263,000.
148
Businesses
1,067
Employees
$55.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 23.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 17.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 8.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 8.8% |
| Information | 8 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 5 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.0% |
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 10280 vs 10006 →
ZIP 10280 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10013
New York (10013)
27,700 residents
- 10038
New York (10038)
20,300 residents
- 10280 7,853
New York (10280)
7,853 residents
- 10005 7,135
New York (10005)
7,135 residents
- 10007 6,988
New York (10007)
6,988 residents
- 10282 4,783
New York (10282)
4,783 residents
- 10004 3,089
New York (10004)
3,089 residents
- 10006 3,011
New York (10006)
3,011 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10280 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10280 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10004
New York (10004)
$250,000 median income
- 10007
New York (10007)
$250,000 median income
- 10279
New York (10279)
$250,000 median income
- 10282
New York (10282)
$250,000 median income
- 10280
New York (10280)
$206,299 median income
- 10005
New York (10005)
$190,233 median income
- 10006
New York (10006)
$190,170 median income
- 10013
New York (10013)
$161,154 median income
- 10038
New York (10038)
$105,419 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10280 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10006 | New York, NY | 3,011 | 0.2 mi |
| 10271 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 10282 | New York, NY | 4,783 | 0.5 mi |
| 10279 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 10005 | New York, NY | 7,135 | 0.5 mi |
| 10007 | New York, NY | 6,988 | 0.5 mi |
| 10038 | New York, NY | 20,300 | 0.7 mi |
| 10278 | New York, NY | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| 10004 | New York, NY | 3,089 | 1.1 mi |
| 10013 | New York, NY | 27,700 | 0.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10280, 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 (7,853 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 10280 in?
ZIP code 10280 (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 10280?
ZIP code 10280 in New York, NY has a population of 7,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10280?
The median household income in ZIP 10280 is $206,299, which is 170% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10280?
The median home value in ZIP 10280 is $976,300, which is 251% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10280?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10280 is White at 63.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10280?
ZIP code 10280 has 148 business establishments employing approximately 1,067 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10280?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10280 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (34), Other services (except public administration) (26), Health care and social assistance (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10280?
In ZIP code 10280, 90.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.2% 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 10280?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10280 is 27.0 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 10280?
In ZIP code 10280, approximately 34.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10280?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10280 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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