ZIP Code 10462
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Bronx · Bronx County · New York
- Population
- 75,784
- Median income
- $60,966
- Median home value
- $349,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.4%
- Land area
- 3.8 sq mi
19,849/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.1
New York
ZIP code 10462 in Bronx, New York has a population of 75,784. The median household income is $60,966, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $349,000, 25% above the US average. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10462 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Bronx, Bronx County, New York. The area is home to 75,784 residents, producing a population density of 19,849 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 10462 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10462 sits at $60,966 (34% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $30,838. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $349,000 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,746 per month, and 23.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10462 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 46 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bronx County, so you can benchmark 10462 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 10462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10462.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
245 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
146 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
134 establishments
- Construction
Construction
104 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 10462, Bronx, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
75,784
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
19,849
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10462?
36.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
35.9%
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?
$60,966
Median Household Income
-34% vs state
$30,838
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
45.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
32,013
Total Housing Units
29,723
Occupied Units
2,290
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$1,746
Median Rent
1943
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
-6.8%
YoY Change (2023)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10462 have decreased 6.8% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.1% | 239 |
| 2020 | +7.1% | 256 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 271 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 300 |
| 2023 | -6.8% | 279 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,150 business establishments in ZIP 10462, employing approximately 21,778 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,007,794,000.
1,150
Businesses
21,778
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 245 | 21.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 170 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 146 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 134 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 104 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 96 | 8.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.1% |
| Information | 23 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 10462 vs 10460 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10460 | Bronx, NY | 57,311 | 1.1 mi |
| 10461 | Bronx, NY | 50,502 | 1.0 mi |
| 10472 | Bronx, NY | 66,358 | 1.1 mi |
| 10473 | Bronx, NY | 58,519 | 1.7 mi |
| 10469 | Bronx, NY | 66,631 | 1.9 mi |
| 10457 | Bronx, NY | 70,496 | 2.1 mi |
| 10458 | Bronx, NY | 79,492 | 2.1 mi |
| 10459 | Bronx, NY | 47,308 | 2.1 mi |
| 10467 | Bronx, NY | 97,060 | 2.8 mi |
| 10465 | Bronx, NY | 42,230 | 2.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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