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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
$90,046
Median income
$497,700
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $46,195. Poverty here runs at 11.0%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. Median home value sits at $497,700 (32% above the state average), median rent at $1,669 a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.4%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 10470, 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 10470

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10470.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 10470?

40.5

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

33.0%

Foreign-Born

White 39.9%
African American 27.5%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%

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

$46,195

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

40.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10470 ranks nationally

Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,046 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,050

Total Housing Units

6,698

Occupied Units

352

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.4%
Renter 56.6%

$497,700

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10470 ranks #0 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 10470 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 10470 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Bronx County

10467 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 97,060
10456 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 86,547
10458 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 79,492
10453 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 78,309
10468 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 76,103
10462 standard
Bronx, NY
Pop: 75,784

Related Areas

Bronx County Bronx, NY New York

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.

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