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Staten Island, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10306

Richmond County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

55,909
2,888/sq mi
$96,866
Median income
$693,900
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Staten Island pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
2,888
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10306 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10306 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, with 55,909 residents across 19.4 square miles, a density of 2,888 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10306 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,866 (5% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $44,478. Poverty here runs at 9.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. Median home value sits at $693,900 (83% above the state average), median rent at $1,842 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 46 minutes. To put 10306 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Richmond County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 10306

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staten Island, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10306.

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 10306, 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

55,909

Population

19.4

Area (sq mi)

2,888

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10306?

42.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

25.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 16.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%

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?

$96,866

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$44,478

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

46.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10306 ranks nationally

Staten Island, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,866 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

21,383

Total Housing Units

20,073

Occupied Units

1,310

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$693,900

Median Home Value

+83% vs state

$1,842

Median Rent

1968

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

293

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+193%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10306 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 240
2021 +4.5% 251
2022 +5.5% 264
2023 +4.3% 276
2024 +6.2% 293

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 1,246 business establishments in ZIP 10306, employing approximately 11,150 people with a combined annual payroll of $482,790,000.

1,246

Businesses

11,150

Employees

$482.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 191 15.3%
Construction 171 13.7%
Retail trade 157 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 145 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 136 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 120 9.6%
Transportation and warehousing 78 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 5.2%
Finance and insurance 47 3.8%
Wholesale trade 37 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 2.4%
Educational services 25 2.0%
Information 15 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.1%
Manufacturing 9 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 10306 vs 10308 →

ZIP 10306 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 10306 ranks #3 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 10306 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 10306 ranks #5 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
10308 Staten Island, NY 27,357 1.9 mi
10304 Staten Island, NY 42,193 2.9 mi
10314 Staten Island, NY 85,510 2.9 mi
10310 Staten Island, NY 24,962 4.2 mi
10302 Staten Island, NY 19,088 4.1 mi
10305 Staten Island, NY 41,749 3.1 mi
10312 Staten Island, NY 59,304 3.5 mi
10301 Staten Island, NY 39,706 4.2 mi
10311 Staten Island, NY 0 3.7 mi
10303 Staten Island, NY 26,337 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Richmond County

10314 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 85,510
10312 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 59,304
10304 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 42,193
10305 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 41,749
10301 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 39,706
10309 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 32,519

Related Areas

Richmond County Staten Island, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10306 in? ▼
ZIP code 10306 (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 10306? ▼
ZIP code 10306 in Staten Island, NY has a population of 55,909 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10306? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10306 is $96,866, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10306? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10306 is $693,900, which is 149% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10306? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10306 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10306? ▼
ZIP code 10306 has 1,246 business establishments employing approximately 11,150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10306? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10306 are: Health care and social assistance (191), Construction (171), Retail trade (157). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10306? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10306 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 10306? ▼
In ZIP code 10306, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 10306? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10306 is 46.2 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 10306? ▼
In ZIP code 10306, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10306? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10306 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.