Bronx, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10461
Bronx County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,502
- 8,143/sq mi High-density area
- $67,028
- Median income Near-median income area
- $663,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bronx pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8,143
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10461 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 10461 (Bronx, NY) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.6 in 2023 to 295.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10461 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, with 50,502 residents across 6.2 square miles, a density of 8,143 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10461 reports a modest median household income of $67,028 (28% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,651. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $663,500 (75% above the average New York ZIP), with only 29.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,813.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bronx County, so 10461 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 10461
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10461.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
261 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
177 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
156 establishments
- Construction
Construction
155 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
137 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 10461, 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
50,502
Population
6.2
Area (sq mi)
8,143
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10461?
38.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
31.5%
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?
$67,028
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$33,651
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
41.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10461 ranks nationally
Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$67,028 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
20,669housing units
20,669
Total Housing Units
19,420
Occupied Units
1,249
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$663,500
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$1,813
Median Rent
1951
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10461 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 248 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 261 |
| 2022 | +5.3% | 275 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 289 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 296 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,302 business establishments in ZIP 10461, employing approximately 19,955 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,155,596,000.
1,302
Businesses
19,955
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 261 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 177 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 156 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 155 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 137 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 130 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 20 | 1.5% |
| Information | 15 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.5% |
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 10461 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10462
Bronx (10462)
75,784 residents
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
70,496 residents
- 10466
Bronx (10466)
67,813 residents
- 10469
Bronx (10469)
66,631 residents
- 10472
Bronx (10472)
66,358 residents
- 10473
Bronx (10473)
58,519 residents
- 10460
Bronx (10460)
57,311 residents
- 10461
Bronx (10461)
50,502 residents
- 10465
Bronx (10465)
42,230 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10461 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10461 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10464
Bronx (10464)
$103,125 median income
- 10465
Bronx (10465)
$87,985 median income
- 10469
Bronx (10469)
$76,020 median income
- 10461
Bronx (10461)
$67,028 median income
- 10466
Bronx (10466)
$65,969 median income
- 10475
Bronx (10475)
$62,712 median income
- 10462
Bronx (10462)
$60,966 median income
- 10473
Bronx (10473)
$52,462 median income
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
$42,683 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10461 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10462 | Bronx, NY | 75,784 | 1.0 mi |
| 10469 | Bronx, NY | 66,631 | 1.5 mi |
| 10475 | Bronx, NY | 40,931 | 1.7 mi |
| 10465 | Bronx, NY | 42,230 | 1.9 mi |
| 10460 | Bronx, NY | 57,311 | 2.1 mi |
| 10472 | Bronx, NY | 66,358 | 1.9 mi |
| 10473 | Bronx, NY | 58,519 | 2.2 mi |
| 10466 | Bronx, NY | 67,813 | 3.0 mi |
| 10457 | Bronx, NY | 70,496 | 3.0 mi |
| 10464 | Bronx, NY | 4,534 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10461, 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 (50,502 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 10461 in?
ZIP code 10461 (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 10461?
ZIP code 10461 in Bronx, NY has a population of 50,502 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10461?
The median household income in ZIP 10461 is $67,028, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10461?
The median home value in ZIP 10461 is $663,500, which is 139% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10461?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10461 is White at 35.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10461?
ZIP code 10461 has 1,302 business establishments employing approximately 19,955 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10461?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10461 are: Health care and social assistance (261), Retail trade (177), Other services (except public administration) (156). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10461?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10461 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10461?
In ZIP code 10461, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 10461?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10461 is 41.5 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 10461?
In ZIP code 10461, approximately 29.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10461?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10461 is 16.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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