Ardsley, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10502
Westchester County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,487
- 999/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $845,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ardsley pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 999
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10502 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 10502 (Ardsley, NY) rose +15.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.8 in 2023 to 221.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10502 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ardsley, Westchester County, New York, home to 5,487 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 999 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10502 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (170% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $103,057. The poverty rate is 3.9%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $845,700 (124% above the average New York ZIP), while 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westchester County, so 10502 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 10502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ardsley, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10502.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 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 10502, Ardsley, 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
5,487
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
999
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10502?
41.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
21.3%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+170% vs state ZIP avg
$103,057
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10502 ranks among New York ZIPs
Ardsley, 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)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
2,059housing units
2,059
Total Housing Units
1,945
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
3.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$845,700
Median Home Value
+124% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1958
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
+15.3%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10502 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 169 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 180 |
| 2022 | -0.0% | 180 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 192 |
| 2024 | +15.3% | 221 |
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 239 business establishments in ZIP 10502, employing approximately 1,599 people with a combined annual payroll of $94,139,000.
239
Businesses
1,599
Employees
$94.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 15.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 17 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 8 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.7% |
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 10502 vs 10522 →
ZIP 10502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10583
Scarsdale (10583)
38,982 residents
- 10710
Yonkers (10710)
25,120 residents
- 10530 12,604
Hartsdale (10530)
12,604 residents
- 10522 10,875
Dobbs Ferry (10522)
10,875 residents
- 10707 10,097
Tuckahoe (10707)
10,097 residents
- 10706 8,679
Hastings On Hudson (10706)
8,679 residents
- 10523 7,444
Elmsford (10523)
7,444 residents
- 10533 7,322
Irvington (10533)
7,322 residents
- 10607 6,824
White Plains (10607)
6,824 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10502 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10502
Ardsley (10502)
$250,000 median income
- 10583
Scarsdale (10583)
$250,000 median income
- 10503
Ardsley On Hudson (10503)
$243,036 median income
- 10706
Hastings On Hudson (10706)
$190,833 median income
- 10533
Irvington (10533)
$174,038 median income
- 10607
White Plains (10607)
$168,603 median income
- 10522
Dobbs Ferry (10522)
$165,417 median income
- 10707
Tuckahoe (10707)
$130,957 median income
- 10530
Hartsdale (10530)
$121,722 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10502 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10522 | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 10,875 | 1.2 mi |
| 10533 | Irvington, NY | 7,322 | 2.0 mi |
| 10530 | Hartsdale, NY | 12,604 | 1.9 mi |
| 10706 | Hastings On Hudson, NY | 8,679 | 2.0 mi |
| 10503 | Ardsley On Hudson, NY | 108 | 2.0 mi |
| 10710 | Yonkers, NY | 25,120 | 3.1 mi |
| 10607 | White Plains, NY | 6,824 | 2.5 mi |
| 10707 | Tuckahoe, NY | 10,097 | 3.7 mi |
| 10583 | Scarsdale, NY | 38,982 | 3.0 mi |
| 10523 | Elmsford, NY | 7,444 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10502, 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 (5,487 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 10502 in?
ZIP code 10502 (Ardsley) is located in Westchester County, New York. Westchester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/westchester-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 10502?
ZIP code 10502 in Ardsley, NY has a population of 5,487 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10502?
The median household income in ZIP 10502 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10502?
The median home value in ZIP 10502 is $845,700, which is 204% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10502 is White at 64.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10502?
ZIP code 10502 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 1,599 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10502 are: Health care and social assistance (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10502?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10502 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 10502?
In ZIP code 10502, 87.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.1% 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 10502?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10502 is 36.6 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 10502?
In ZIP code 10502, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10502 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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