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ZIP Code 10473

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

58,519
10,564/sq mi
$52,462
Median income
$576,100
Median home value
25.4%
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.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
10,564
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10473 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10473 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, with 58,519 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 10,564 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10473 reports a modest median household income of $52,462 (43% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,681. Local economic indicators show a 22.6% poverty rate alongside 11.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $576,100 (52% above the state average), median rent at $1,183 a month, and owner-occupancy at 28.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 43 minutes. To put 10473 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 10473

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bronx, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10473.

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 10473, 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

58,519

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

10,564

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 10473?

40.3

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

24.9%

Foreign-Born

White 9.2%
African American 39.2%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%

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?

$52,462

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$29,681

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

43.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10473 ranks nationally

Bronx, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,462 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 49.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

23,492

Total Housing Units

22,839

Occupied Units

653

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.6%
Renter 71.4%

$576,100

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$1,183

Median Rent

1965

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

365

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+265%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10473 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +265% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 274
2021 +6.3% 292
2022 +7.8% 314
2023 +10.0% 346
2024 +5.7% 365

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 374 business establishments in ZIP 10473, employing approximately 6,832 people with a combined annual payroll of $338,836,000.

374

Businesses

6,832

Employees

$338.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 86 23.0%
Health care and social assistance 52 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 38 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 34 9.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 28 7.5%
Construction 26 7.0%
Information 15 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.7%
Wholesale trade 13 3.5%
Finance and insurance 10 2.7%
Educational services 9 2.4%

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 10473 vs 10472 →

ZIP 10473 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 10473 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 10473 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 10473 ranks #5 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
10472 Bronx, NY 66,358 1.0 mi
10462 Bronx, NY 75,784 1.7 mi
10474 Bronx, NY 12,281 1.4 mi
10465 Bronx, NY 42,230 1.9 mi
10459 Bronx, NY 47,308 1.9 mi
10460 Bronx, NY 57,311 2.0 mi
10461 Bronx, NY 50,502 2.2 mi
11356 College Point, NY 23,438 2.5 mi
10455 Bronx, NY 39,665 2.6 mi
11371 Flushing, NY 0 3.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10473 in? ▼
ZIP code 10473 (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 10473? ▼
ZIP code 10473 in Bronx, NY has a population of 58,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10473? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10473 is $52,462, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10473? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10473 is $576,100, which is 107% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10473? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10473 is African American at 39.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10473? ▼
ZIP code 10473 has 374 business establishments employing approximately 6,832 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10473? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10473 are: Retail trade (86), Health care and social assistance (52), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10473? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10473 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 265%. 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 10473? ▼
In ZIP code 10473, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 10473? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10473 is 43.1 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 10473? ▼
In ZIP code 10473, approximately 28.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10473? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10473 is 22.6% 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.