Staten Island, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10309
Richmond County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,519
- 1,886/sq mi High-density area
- $116,098
- Median income Above-median income area
- $767,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.2%
- 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 low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,886
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10309 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 10309 (Staten Island, NY) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 256.2 in 2023 to 273.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10309 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, with 32,519 residents across 17.2 square miles, a density of 1,886 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10309 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,098 (26% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,620. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $767,200 (103% above the average New York ZIP), while 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,893.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richmond County, so 10309 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 10309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staten Island, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10309.
- Construction
Construction
175 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 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 10309, 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
32,519
Population
17.2
Area (sq mi)
1,886
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10309?
42.1
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
16.8%
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?
$116,098
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$50,620
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
42.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10309 ranks nationally
Staten Island, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$116,098 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
12,921housing units
12,921
Total Housing Units
12,222
Occupied Units
699
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$767,200
Median Home Value
+103% vs state ZIP avg
$1,893
Median Rent
1988
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10309 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 230 |
| 2021 | +4.2% | 240 |
| 2022 | +5.9% | 254 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 256 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 274 |
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 911 business establishments in ZIP 10309, employing approximately 9,912 people with a combined annual payroll of $481,575,000.
911
Businesses
9,912
Employees
$481.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 175 | 19.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.7% |
| Information | 22 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.5% |
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 10309 vs 10307 →
ZIP 10309 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10312
Staten Island (10312)
59,304 residents
- 08861
Perth Amboy (08861)
53,099 residents
- 10309
Staten Island (10309)
32,519 residents
- 10308
Staten Island (10308)
27,357 residents
- 07008 22,844
Carteret (07008)
22,844 residents
- 07095 19,844
Woodbridge (07095)
19,844 residents
- 10307 14,096
Staten Island (10307)
14,096 residents
- 08863 12,320
Fords (08863)
12,320 residents
- 07064 3,723
Port Reading (07064)
3,723 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10309 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10309 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10307
Staten Island (10307)
$147,184 median income
- 07064
Port Reading (07064)
$133,854 median income
- 10308
Staten Island (10308)
$125,850 median income
- 10309
Staten Island (10309)
$116,098 median income
- 08863
Fords (08863)
$115,861 median income
- 10312
Staten Island (10312)
$110,719 median income
- 07077
Sewaren (07077)
$108,948 median income
- 07095
Woodbridge (07095)
$104,926 median income
- 07008
Carteret (07008)
$97,021 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10309 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10307 | Staten Island, NY | 14,096 | 1.9 mi |
| 10312 | Staten Island, NY | 59,304 | 2.3 mi |
| 07077 | Sewaren, NJ | 2,766 | 2.4 mi |
| 07008 | Carteret, NJ | 22,844 | 3.7 mi |
| 08861 | Perth Amboy, NJ | 53,099 | 2.9 mi |
| 07064 | Port Reading, NJ | 3,723 | 2.9 mi |
| 07095 | Woodbridge, NJ | 19,844 | 3.8 mi |
| 10308 | Staten Island, NY | 27,357 | 3.9 mi |
| 08863 | Fords, NJ | 12,320 | 5.0 mi |
| 08832 | Keasbey, NJ | 2,863 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10309, 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 (32,519 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 10309 in?
ZIP code 10309 (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 10309?
ZIP code 10309 in Staten Island, NY has a population of 32,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10309?
The median household income in ZIP 10309 is $116,098, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10309?
The median home value in ZIP 10309 is $767,200, which is 176% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10309?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10309 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10309?
ZIP code 10309 has 911 business establishments employing approximately 9,912 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10309?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10309 are: Construction (175), Other services (except public administration) (108), Retail trade (104). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10309?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10309 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. 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 10309?
In ZIP code 10309, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.2% 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 10309?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10309 is 42.9 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 10309?
In ZIP code 10309, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10309?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10309 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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