Bronx, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10453
Bronx County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 78,309
- 33,007/sq mi High-density area
- $33,186
- Median income Below-median income area
- $674,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bronx pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33,007
- people per sq mi
- 5%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10453 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10453 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, with 78,309 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 33,007 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10453 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,186 (64% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,719. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.0%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $674,800 (78% above the average New York ZIP), with only 4.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,420.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 43 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bronx County, so 10453 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 10453
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10453.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
189 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
155 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
109 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 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 10453, Bronx, 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
78,309
Population
2.4
Area (sq mi)
33,007
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10453?
35.3
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
42.6%
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?
$33,186
Median Household Income
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$19,719
Per Capita Income
37.9%
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
42.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10453 ranks nationally
Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$33,186 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
28,564housing units
28,564
Total Housing Units
28,279
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$674,800
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$1,420
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 787 business establishments in ZIP 10453, employing approximately 6,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $309,675,000.
787
Businesses
6,882
Employees
$309.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 189 | 24.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 155 | 19.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 109 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 33 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Information | 12 | 1.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.3% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.5% |
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 10453 vs 10457 →
ZIP 10453 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10456
Bronx (10456)
86,547 residents
- 10458
Bronx (10458)
79,492 residents
- 10453
Bronx (10453)
78,309 residents
- 10468
Bronx (10468)
76,103 residents
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
75,371 residents
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
70,496 residents
- 10463
Bronx (10463)
67,970 residents
- 10033
New York (10033)
53,926 residents
- 10451
Bronx (10451)
45,713 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10453 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10453 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10033
New York (10033)
$75,040 median income
- 10463
Bronx (10463)
$74,974 median income
- 10034
New York (10034)
$67,754 median income
- 10040
New York (10040)
$65,516 median income
- 10468
Bronx (10468)
$46,233 median income
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
$42,683 median income
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
$41,288 median income
- 10458
Bronx (10458)
$40,800 median income
- 10451
Bronx (10451)
$38,770 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10453 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10457 | Bronx, NY | 70,496 | 0.9 mi |
| 10033 | New York, NY | 53,926 | 1.1 mi |
| 10040 | New York, NY | 41,905 | 1.0 mi |
| 10452 | Bronx, NY | 75,371 | 1.1 mi |
| 10034 | New York, NY | 38,908 | 1.2 mi |
| 10456 | Bronx, NY | 86,547 | 1.6 mi |
| 10468 | Bronx, NY | 76,103 | 1.3 mi |
| 10463 | Bronx, NY | 67,970 | 2.0 mi |
| 10458 | Bronx, NY | 79,492 | 1.5 mi |
| 10451 | Bronx, NY | 45,713 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10453, 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 (78,309 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 10453 in?
ZIP code 10453 (Bronx) is located in Bronx County, New York. Bronx County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bronx-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 10453?
ZIP code 10453 in Bronx, NY has a population of 78,309 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10453?
The median household income in ZIP 10453 is $33,186, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10453?
The median home value in ZIP 10453 is $674,800, which is 143% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10453?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10453 is African American at 31.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 67.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10453?
ZIP code 10453 has 787 business establishments employing approximately 6,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10453?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10453 are: Retail trade (189), Health care and social assistance (155), Real estate and rental and leasing (109). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10453?
In ZIP code 10453, 44.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 10453?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10453 is 42.5 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 10453?
In ZIP code 10453, approximately 4.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 95.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10453?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10453 is 37.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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