ZIP Code 10304
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Staten Island · Richmond County · New York
- Population
- 42,193
- Median income
- $71,561
- Median home value
- $678,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.9%
- Land area
- 9.7 sq mi
4,370/sq mi
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
▲ 144% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
New York
ZIP code 10304 in Staten Island, New York has a population of 42,193. The median household income is $71,561, which is 6% below the national average. Median home value is $678,700, 144% above the US average. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10304 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.7 square miles in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York. The area is home to 42,193 residents, producing a population density of 4,370 people per square mile, 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 10304 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10304 sits at $71,561 (23% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,914. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $678,700 (79% above the state average) with median rent at $1,500 per month, and 49.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10304 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richmond County, so you can benchmark 10304 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 10304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10304.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
132 establishments
- Construction
Construction
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 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 10304, Staten Island, 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
42,193
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
4,370
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10304?
39.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
34.0%
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?
$71,561
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$35,914
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
42.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
17,190
Total Housing Units
15,738
Occupied Units
1,452
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$678,700
Median Home Value
+79% vs state
$1,500
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10304 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 248 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 261 |
| 2022 | +7.1% | 279 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 288 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 292 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 741 business establishments in ZIP 10304, employing approximately 7,473 people with a combined annual payroll of $390,372,000.
741
Businesses
7,473
Employees
$390.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 132 | 17.8% |
| Construction | 128 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 6 | 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 10304 vs 10301 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10301 | Staten Island, NY | 39,706 | 1.6 mi |
| 10305 | Staten Island, NY | 41,749 | 1.2 mi |
| 10310 | Staten Island, NY | 24,962 | 2.2 mi |
| 10306 | Staten Island, NY | 55,909 | 2.9 mi |
| 10302 | Staten Island, NY | 19,088 | 2.8 mi |
| 11425 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 3.7 mi |
| 07002 | Bayonne, NJ | 63,031 | 4.1 mi |
| 10314 | Staten Island, NY | 85,510 | 3.8 mi |
| 11209 | Brooklyn, NY | 68,853 | 3.5 mi |
| 10311 | Staten Island, NY | 0 | 4.5 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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