PlainZIP

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
$116,098
Median income
$767,200
Median home value
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $50,620. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. Median home value sits at $767,200 (103% above the state average), median rent at $1,893 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.3%.

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. To put 10309 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 10309

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Staten Island, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10309.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 10309?

42.1

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

16.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

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?

$116,098

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,921

Total Housing Units

12,222

Occupied Units

699

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%

$767,200

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10309 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 10309 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 10309 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Richmond County

10314 standard
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Pop: 85,510
10312 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 59,304
10306 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 55,909
10304 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 42,193
10305 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 41,749
10301 standard
Staten Island, NY
Pop: 39,706

Related Areas

Richmond County Staten Island, NY New York

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.

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