Bronx, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10470
Bronx County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,293
- 4,129/sq mi High-density area
- $90,046
- Median income Above-median income area
- $497,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bronx pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,129
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10470 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10470 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, home to 15,293 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 4,129 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10470 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,046 (3% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,195. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $497,700 (32% above the average New York ZIP), with only 43.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,669.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bronx County, so 10470 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 10470
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10470.
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 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 10470, 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
15,293
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
4,129
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10470?
40.5
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
33.0%
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?
$90,046
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$46,195
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
40.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10470 ranks among New York ZIPs
Bronx, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,046 Top 40% higher than 60% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,050housing units
7,050
Total Housing Units
6,698
Occupied Units
352
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$497,700
Median Home Value
+32% vs state ZIP avg
$1,669
Median Rent
1944
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10470 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +2.6% | 230 |
| 2020 | +5.1% | 242 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 259 |
| 2022 | +6.4% | 276 |
| 2024 | – | 285 |
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 347 business establishments in ZIP 10470, employing approximately 4,692 people with a combined annual payroll of $264,856,000.
347
Businesses
4,692
Employees
$264.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 70 | 20.2% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 16.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 9.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.9% |
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 10470 vs 10467 →
ZIP 10470 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
- 10463
Bronx (10463)
67,970 residents
- 10466
Bronx (10466)
67,813 residents
- 10469
Bronx (10469)
66,631 residents
- 10705 38,777
Yonkers (10705)
38,777 residents
- 10550 37,144
Mount Vernon (10550)
37,144 residents
- 10704 30,165
Yonkers (10704)
30,165 residents
- 10471 22,922
Bronx (10471)
22,922 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10470 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10470 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10704
Yonkers (10704)
$106,786 median income
- 10471
Bronx (10471)
$103,046 median income
- 10470
Bronx (10470)
$90,046 median income
- 10553
Mount Vernon (10553)
$84,478 median income
- 10469
Bronx (10469)
$76,020 median income
- 10463
Bronx (10463)
$74,974 median income
- 10705
Yonkers (10705)
$67,918 median income
- 10466
Bronx (10466)
$65,969 median income
- 10550
Mount Vernon (10550)
$60,701 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10470 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10467 | Bronx, NY | 97,060 | 1.1 mi |
| 10466 | Bronx, NY | 67,813 | 1.2 mi |
| 10704 | Yonkers, NY | 30,165 | 1.6 mi |
| 10471 | Bronx, NY | 22,922 | 1.8 mi |
| 10550 | Mount Vernon, NY | 37,144 | 1.9 mi |
| 10705 | Yonkers, NY | 38,777 | 2.0 mi |
| 10469 | Bronx, NY | 66,631 | 2.2 mi |
| 10458 | Bronx, NY | 79,492 | 2.5 mi |
| 10463 | Bronx, NY | 67,970 | 2.3 mi |
| 10553 | Mount Vernon, NY | 10,170 | 2.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10470, 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 (15,293 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 10470 in?
ZIP code 10470 (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 10470?
ZIP code 10470 in Bronx, NY has a population of 15,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10470?
The median household income in ZIP 10470 is $90,046, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10470?
The median home value in ZIP 10470 is $497,700, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10470?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10470 is White at 39.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10470?
ZIP code 10470 has 347 business establishments employing approximately 4,692 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10470?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10470 are: Construction (70), Retail trade (57), Real estate and rental and leasing (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10470?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10470 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 10470?
In ZIP code 10470, 68.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 10470?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10470 is 40.2 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 10470?
In ZIP code 10470, approximately 43.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10470?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10470 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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