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 High-density area
- $96,866
- Median income Above-median income area
- $693,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 10306 (Staten Island, NY) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.7 in 2023 to 292.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,478. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $693,900 (83% above the average New York ZIP), while 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,842.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 10306 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 10306
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staten Island, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10306.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
191 establishments
- Construction
Construction
171 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
157 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
136 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 10306?
42.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
25.8%
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?
$96,866
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
21,383housing units
21,383
Total Housing Units
20,073
Occupied Units
1,310
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$693,900
Median Home Value
+83% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 10306 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10314
Staten Island (10314)
85,510 residents
- 10312
Staten Island (10312)
59,304 residents
- 10306
Staten Island (10306)
55,909 residents
- 10304
Staten Island (10304)
42,193 residents
- 10305
Staten Island (10305)
41,749 residents
- 10301
Staten Island (10301)
39,706 residents
- 10308 27,357
Staten Island (10308)
27,357 residents
- 10303 26,337
Staten Island (10303)
26,337 residents
- 10310 24,962
Staten Island (10310)
24,962 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10306 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10306 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10308
Staten Island (10308)
$125,850 median income
- 10312
Staten Island (10312)
$110,719 median income
- 10310
Staten Island (10310)
$106,250 median income
- 10314
Staten Island (10314)
$104,613 median income
- 10306
Staten Island (10306)
$96,866 median income
- 10301
Staten Island (10301)
$85,609 median income
- 10303
Staten Island (10303)
$83,947 median income
- 10305
Staten Island (10305)
$83,413 median income
- 10302
Staten Island (10302)
$78,263 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10306, 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 (55,909 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 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.
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