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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
$36,115
Median income
$320,500
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $19,308. 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.7%. Housing costs here run $320,500 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,136 a month; 9.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 10455 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Bronx 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 10455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10455.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 10455?

32.6

Median Age

45.4%

Male

54.6%

Female

24.1%

Foreign-Born

White 6.6%
African American 28.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 74.2%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,946

Total Housing Units

16,587

Occupied Units

359

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.1%
Renter 90.9%

$320,500

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 10455 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 10455 ranks #5 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 10455 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 10455 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bronx County

10467 standard
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Pop: 97,060
10456 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 86,547
10458 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 79,492
10453 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 78,309
10468 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 76,103
10462 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 75,784

Related Areas

Bronx County Bronx, NY New York

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.

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