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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
$67,028
Median income
$663,500
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bronx pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

42th 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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $33,651. Local economic indicators show a 16.0% poverty rate alongside 7.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $663,500 for a typical home value (75% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,813 a month; 29.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 10461, plus 6 more within Bronx County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 10461?

38.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

31.5%

Foreign-Born

White 35.3%
African American 11.1%
Asian 13.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%

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

$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

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

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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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

20,669

Total Housing Units

19,420

Occupied Units

1,249

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.7%
Renter 70.3%

$663,500

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10461 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 10461 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 10461 ranks #4 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
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

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Pop: 75,784

Related Areas

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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.

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