Bronx, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10456
Bronx County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 86,547
- 32,837/sq mi High-density area
- $34,954
- Median income Below-median income area
- $361,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bronx pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32,837
- people per sq mi
- 7%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10456 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10456 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, with 86,547 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 32,837 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10456 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,954 (62% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,339. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.0%. Median home value is $361,200 (5% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,174; 6.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bronx County, so 10456 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 10456
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10456.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
195 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
163 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 55
Accommodation and food services
55 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 10456, 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
86,547
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
32,837
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10456?
33.2
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
31.0%
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?
$34,954
Median Household Income
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$19,339
Per Capita Income
38.6%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Unemployment Rate
40.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10456 ranks nationally
Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$34,954 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
33,538housing units
33,538
Total Housing Units
32,645
Occupied Units
893
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$361,200
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,174
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 757 business establishments in ZIP 10456, employing approximately 9,953 people with a combined annual payroll of $551,030,000.
757
Businesses
9,953
Employees
$551.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 195 | 25.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 163 | 21.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 12.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 89 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 34 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 2.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.9% |
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 10456 vs 10455 →
ZIP 10456 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
- 10453
Bronx (10453)
78,309 residents
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
75,371 residents
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
70,496 residents
- 10472
Bronx (10472)
66,358 residents
- 10460
Bronx (10460)
57,311 residents
- 10459
Bronx (10459)
47,308 residents
- 10451
Bronx (10451)
45,713 residents
- 10455
Bronx (10455)
39,665 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10456 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10456 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10039
New York (10039)
$45,371 median income
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
$42,683 median income
- 10452
Bronx (10452)
$41,288 median income
- 10472
Bronx (10472)
$41,039 median income
- 10451
Bronx (10451)
$38,770 median income
- 10459
Bronx (10459)
$38,006 median income
- 10460
Bronx (10460)
$36,309 median income
- 10455
Bronx (10455)
$36,115 median income
- 10456
Bronx (10456)
$34,954 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10456 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10455 | Bronx, NY | 39,665 | 1.1 mi |
| 10459 | Bronx, NY | 47,308 | 0.8 mi |
| 10452 | Bronx, NY | 75,371 | 0.9 mi |
| 10451 | Bronx, NY | 45,713 | 1.0 mi |
| 10457 | Bronx, NY | 70,496 | 1.3 mi |
| 10453 | Bronx, NY | 78,309 | 1.6 mi |
| 10039 | New York, NY | 24,527 | 1.5 mi |
| 10454 | Bronx, NY | 37,337 | 1.8 mi |
| 10472 | Bronx, NY | 66,358 | 2.0 mi |
| 10460 | Bronx, NY | 57,311 | 1.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10456, 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 (86,547 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 10456 in?
ZIP code 10456 (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 10456?
ZIP code 10456 in Bronx, NY has a population of 86,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10456?
The median household income in ZIP 10456 is $34,954, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10456?
The median home value in ZIP 10456 is $361,200, which is 30% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10456 is African American at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10456?
ZIP code 10456 has 757 business establishments employing approximately 9,953 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10456?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10456 are: Retail trade (195), Health care and social assistance (163), Other services (except public administration) (96). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10456?
In ZIP code 10456, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 10456?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10456 is 40.6 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 10456?
In ZIP code 10456, approximately 6.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 93.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10456 is 38.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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