Bronx, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10455
Bronx County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,665
- 21,476/sq mi High-density area
- $36,115
- Median income Below-median income area
- $320,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bronx pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21,476
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10455 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10455 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, with 39,665 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 21,476 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10455 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,115 (61% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,308. Economic pressure is pronounced: 36.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $320,500 (15% below the average New York ZIP), and median rent is $1,136; owner occupancy is 9.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bronx County, so 10455 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 10455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10455.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
203 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
155 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
85 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 77
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 71
Real estate and rental and leasing
71 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 10455, 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
39,665
Population
1.8
Area (sq mi)
21,476
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10455?
32.6
Median Age
45.4%
Male
54.6%
Female
24.1%
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?
$36,115
Median Household Income
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$19,308
Per Capita Income
36.7%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
39.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10455 ranks nationally
Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$36,115 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
16,946housing units
16,946
Total Housing Units
16,587
Occupied Units
359
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$320,500
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,136
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 786 business establishments in ZIP 10455, employing approximately 18,016 people with a combined annual payroll of $675,244,000.
786
Businesses
18,016
Employees
$675.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 203 | 25.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 155 | 19.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 85 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 4.6% |
| Construction | 30 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Information | 12 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 10455 vs 10456 →
ZIP 10455 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
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
75,371 residents
- 10459
Bronx (10459)
47,308 residents
- 10451
Bronx (10451)
45,713 residents
- 10455
Bronx (10455)
39,665 residents
- 10454
Bronx (10454)
37,337 residents
- 11105
Astoria (11105)
36,688 residents
- 10035 33,969
New York (10035)
33,969 residents
- 10030 26,999
New York (10030)
26,999 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10455 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11105
Astoria (11105)
$102,012 median income
- 10037
New York (10037)
$49,153 median income
- 10035
New York (10035)
$45,121 median income
- 10474
Bronx (10474)
$41,586 median income
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
$41,288 median income
- 10030 $39,802
New York (10030)
$39,802 median income
- 10451 $38,770
Bronx (10451)
$38,770 median income
- 10459 $38,006
Bronx (10459)
$38,006 median income
- 10455 $36,115
Bronx (10455)
$36,115 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10455 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10456 | Bronx, NY | 86,547 | 1.1 mi |
| 10454 | Bronx, NY | 37,337 | 0.8 mi |
| 10451 | Bronx, NY | 45,713 | 0.9 mi |
| 10459 | Bronx, NY | 47,308 | 1.1 mi |
| 10474 | Bronx, NY | 12,281 | 1.3 mi |
| 10037 | New York, NY | 17,416 | 1.5 mi |
| 10452 | Bronx, NY | 75,371 | 1.7 mi |
| 10030 | New York, NY | 26,999 | 1.8 mi |
| 11105 | Astoria, NY | 36,688 | 2.5 mi |
| 10035 | New York, NY | 33,969 | 1.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10455, 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 (39,665 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 10455 in?
ZIP code 10455 (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 10455?
ZIP code 10455 in Bronx, NY has a population of 39,665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10455?
The median household income in ZIP 10455 is $36,115, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10455?
The median home value in ZIP 10455 is $320,500, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10455 is African American at 28.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10455?
ZIP code 10455 has 786 business establishments employing approximately 18,016 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10455?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10455 are: Retail trade (203), Health care and social assistance (155), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10455?
In ZIP code 10455, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 10455?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10455 is 39.8 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 10455?
In ZIP code 10455, approximately 9.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10455 is 36.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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