PlainZIP

Bronx, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10459

Bronx County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

47,308
22,270/sq mi
$38,006
Median income
$582,000
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bronx pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
22,270
people per sq mi
10%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10459 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10459 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, with 47,308 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 22,270 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10459 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,006 (59% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $21,164. 33.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.3%. Housing costs here run $582,000 for a typical home value (54% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,325 a month; 10.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 39 minutes. To put 10459 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 10459

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10459.

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 10459, 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

47,308

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

22,270

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 10459?

34.6

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

28.5%

Foreign-Born

White 7.4%
African American 35.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%

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?

$38,006

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$21,164

Per Capita Income

33.7%

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Unemployment Rate

38.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10459 ranks nationally

Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$38,006 5th percentile higher than 5% 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 40.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,835

Total Housing Units

17,982

Occupied Units

853

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 10.3%
Renter 89.7%

$582,000

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$1,325

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 672 business establishments in ZIP 10459, employing approximately 6,765 people with a combined annual payroll of $289,165,000.

672

Businesses

6,765

Employees

$289.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 180 26.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 108 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 105 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 78 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 69 10.3%
Construction 19 2.8%
Finance and insurance 19 2.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 1.9%
Wholesale trade 12 1.8%
Information 11 1.6%
Educational services 11 1.6%
Manufacturing 8 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 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 10459 vs 10456 →

ZIP 10459 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 10459 ranks #8 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 10459 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 10459 ranks #8 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 0.8 mi
10474 Bronx, NY 12,281 1.1 mi
10455 Bronx, NY 39,665 1.1 mi
10457 Bronx, NY 70,496 1.5 mi
10472 Bronx, NY 66,358 1.3 mi
10460 Bronx, NY 57,311 1.3 mi
10451 Bronx, NY 45,713 1.7 mi
10458 Bronx, NY 79,492 2.5 mi
10473 Bronx, NY 58,519 1.9 mi
10452 Bronx, NY 75,371 1.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Bronx County

10467 standard
Bronx, NY
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 10459 in? ▼
ZIP code 10459 (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 10459? ▼
ZIP code 10459 in Bronx, NY has a population of 47,308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10459? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10459 is $38,006, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10459? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10459 is $582,000, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10459? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10459 is African American at 35.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10459? ▼
ZIP code 10459 has 672 business establishments employing approximately 6,765 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10459? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10459 are: Retail trade (180), Real estate and rental and leasing (108), Health care and social assistance (105). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10459? ▼
In ZIP code 10459, 40.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 10459? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10459 is 38.7 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 10459? ▼
In ZIP code 10459, approximately 10.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 89.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10459? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10459 is 33.7% 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.