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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
$60,966
Median income
$349,000
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

31th 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 New York average), while per-capita income is $30,838. Local economic indicators show a 20.2% poverty rate alongside 8.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $349,000 (8% below the state average), median rent at $1,746 a month, and owner-occupancy at 23.5%.

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. To put 10462 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 10462

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10462.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 10462?

36.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

35.9%

Foreign-Born

White 14.4%
African American 22.5%
Asian 18.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%

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

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

$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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

Owner 23.5%
Renter 76.5%

$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

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ZIP 10462 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 10462 ranks #3 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 10462 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 10462 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
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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Pop: 76,103
10452 standard
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Pop: 75,371

Related Areas

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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.

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