Bronx, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10462
Bronx County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 75,784
- 19,849/sq mi High-density area
- $60,966
- Median income Below-median income area
- $349,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bronx pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19,849
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10462 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10462 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, with 75,784 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 19,849 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10462 reports a modest median household income of $60,966 (34% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,838. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $349,000 (8% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,746; 23.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 46 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bronx County, so 10462 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 10462
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,838
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
45.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10462 ranks nationally
Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,966 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
32,013housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 10462 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10467
Bronx (10467)
97,060 residents
- 10458
Bronx (10458)
79,492 residents
- 10462
Bronx (10462)
75,784 residents
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
70,496 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10462 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10462 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10465
Bronx (10465)
$87,985 median income
- 10469
Bronx (10469)
$76,020 median income
- 10461
Bronx (10461)
$67,028 median income
- 10462
Bronx (10462)
$60,966 median income
- 10473
Bronx (10473)
$52,462 median income
- 10467
Bronx (10467)
$49,330 median income
- 10457
Bronx (10457)
$42,683 median income
- 10472
Bronx (10472)
$41,039 median income
- 10458
Bronx (10458)
$40,800 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10462 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10462, 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 (75,784 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 10462 in?
ZIP code 10462 (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 10462?
ZIP code 10462 in Bronx, NY has a population of 75,784 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10462?
The median household income in ZIP 10462 is $60,966, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10462?
The median home value in ZIP 10462 is $349,000, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10462?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10462 is African American at 22.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10462?
ZIP code 10462 has 1,150 business establishments employing approximately 21,778 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10462?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10462 are: Retail trade (245), Health care and social assistance (170), Other services (except public administration) (146). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10462?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10462 decreased by 6.8% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 10462?
In ZIP code 10462, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 10462?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10462 is 45.7 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 10462?
In ZIP code 10462, approximately 23.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10462?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10462 is 20.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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