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

2023 -> 2024
  • 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).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

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 →

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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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 10305?

44.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

37.7%

Foreign-Born

White 58.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 23.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%

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

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,049

Total Housing Units

15,774

Occupied Units

1,275

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$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)

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.

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10305 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 10305 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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.

ZIP 10305's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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