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ZIP Code 10472

Bronx County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

66,358
24,313/sq mi
$41,039
Median income
$666,600
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bronx pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
24,313
people per sq mi
16%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10472 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10472 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, with 66,358 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 24,313 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10472 reports a modest median household income of $41,039 (56% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $21,106. Poverty here runs at 34.2%, with unemployment measured at 9.5%. Housing costs here run $666,600 for a typical home value (76% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,463 a month; 16.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 45 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bronx County, letting you compare 10472 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 10472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10472.

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 10472, 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

66,358

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

24,313

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 10472?

33.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

40.4%

Foreign-Born

White 6.9%
African American 25.3%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%

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?

$41,039

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$21,106

Per Capita Income

34.2%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

45.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10472 ranks nationally

Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,039 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

24,627

Total Housing Units

22,224

Occupied Units

2,403

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 16.4%
Renter 83.6%

$666,600

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,463

Median Rent

1947

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

+15.4%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10472 have increased 15.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 286
2021 +5.7% 302
2022 -0.7% 300
2023 +8.1% 324
2024 +15.4% 374

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 624 business establishments in ZIP 10472, employing approximately 5,005 people with a combined annual payroll of $206,792,000.

624

Businesses

5,005

Employees

$206.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 173 27.7%
Accommodation and food services 93 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 69 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 68 10.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 9.5%
Construction 50 8.0%
Transportation and warehousing 22 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 3.5%
Wholesale trade 17 2.7%
Finance and insurance 17 2.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 1.8%
Information 10 1.6%
Manufacturing 5 0.8%
Educational services 5 0.8%

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 10472 vs 10473 →

ZIP 10472 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 10472 ranks #5 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 10472 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 10472 ranks #7 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
10473 Bronx, NY 58,519 1.0 mi
10460 Bronx, NY 57,311 1.0 mi
10462 Bronx, NY 75,784 1.1 mi
10459 Bronx, NY 47,308 1.3 mi
10474 Bronx, NY 12,281 1.5 mi
10456 Bronx, NY 86,547 2.0 mi
10461 Bronx, NY 50,502 1.9 mi
10457 Bronx, NY 70,496 2.0 mi
10458 Bronx, NY 79,492 2.5 mi
10465 Bronx, NY 42,230 2.5 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 10472 in? ▼
ZIP code 10472 (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 10472? ▼
ZIP code 10472 in Bronx, NY has a population of 66,358 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10472? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10472 is $41,039, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10472? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10472 is $666,600, which is 140% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10472? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10472 is African American at 25.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10472? ▼
ZIP code 10472 has 624 business establishments employing approximately 5,005 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10472? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10472 are: Retail trade (173), Accommodation and food services (93), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10472? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10472 increased by 15.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 10472? ▼
In ZIP code 10472, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 10472? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10472 is 45.1 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 10472? ▼
In ZIP code 10472, approximately 16.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10472? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10472 is 34.2% 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.