Staten Island, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10305
Richmond County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,749
- 4,052/sq mi High-density area
- $83,413
- Median income Above-median income area
- $643,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Staten Island pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,052
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10305 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 10305 (Staten Island, NY) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.5 in 2023 to 305.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10305 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, with 41,749 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 4,052 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10305 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,413 (10% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,161. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $643,500 (70% above the average New York ZIP), while 64.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,667.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 10305 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 10305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staten Island, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10305.
- Construction
Construction
160 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
154 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
93 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 10305, Staten Island, 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
41,749
Population
10.3
Area (sq mi)
4,052
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10305?
44.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
37.7%
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?
$83,413
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$41,161
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
41.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10305 ranks nationally
Staten Island, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$83,413 Top 34% higher than 66% of 30,318 US 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
17,049housing units
17,049
Total Housing Units
15,774
Occupied Units
1,275
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$643,500
Median Home Value
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$1,667
Median Rent
1972
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10305 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 253 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 267 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 296 |
| 2023 | -2.4% | 289 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 306 |
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 968 business establishments in ZIP 10305, employing approximately 14,238 people with a combined annual payroll of $990,546,000.
968
Businesses
14,238
Employees
$990.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 160 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 154 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 122 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 93 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 85 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 57 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 21 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.0% |
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 10305 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11214
Brooklyn (11214)
88,630 residents
- 10314
Staten Island (10314)
85,510 residents
- 11209
Brooklyn (11209)
68,853 residents
- 10306
Staten Island (10306)
55,909 residents
- 10304
Staten Island (10304)
42,193 residents
- 11228
Brooklyn (11228)
41,788 residents
- 10305
Staten Island (10305)
41,749 residents
- 10301
Staten Island (10301)
39,706 residents
- 10310 24,962
Staten Island (10310)
24,962 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10305 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10310
Staten Island (10310)
$106,250 median income
- 10314
Staten Island (10314)
$104,613 median income
- 10306
Staten Island (10306)
$96,866 median income
- 11209
Brooklyn (11209)
$93,854 median income
- 10301
Staten Island (10301)
$85,609 median income
- 11228
Brooklyn (11228)
$83,665 median income
- 10305
Staten Island (10305)
$83,413 median income
- 10302
Staten Island (10302)
$78,263 median income
- 10304
Staten Island (10304)
$71,561 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10305 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10304 | Staten Island, NY | 42,193 | 1.2 mi |
| 10301 | Staten Island, NY | 39,706 | 2.5 mi |
| 11425 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 2.8 mi |
| 11209 | Brooklyn, NY | 68,853 | 3.0 mi |
| 10306 | Staten Island, NY | 55,909 | 3.1 mi |
| 10310 | Staten Island, NY | 24,962 | 3.3 mi |
| 11214 | Brooklyn, NY | 88,630 | 4.2 mi |
| 11228 | Brooklyn, NY | 41,788 | 3.6 mi |
| 10314 | Staten Island, NY | 85,510 | 4.7 mi |
| 10302 | Staten Island, NY | 19,088 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10305, 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 (41,749 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 10305 in?
ZIP code 10305 (Staten Island) is located in Richmond County, New York. Richmond County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richmond-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 10305?
ZIP code 10305 in Staten Island, NY has a population of 41,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10305?
The median household income in ZIP 10305 is $83,413, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10305?
The median home value in ZIP 10305 is $643,500, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10305 is White at 58.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10305?
ZIP code 10305 has 968 business establishments employing approximately 14,238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10305 are: Construction (160), Health care and social assistance (154), Retail trade (122). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10305?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10305 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10305?
In ZIP code 10305, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 10305?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10305 is 41.6 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 10305?
In ZIP code 10305, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10305 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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