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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
$250,001
Median income
$845,700
Median home value
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 $250,001 (170% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $103,057. Local economic indicators show a 3.9% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $845,700 (124% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,501 monthly, and 83.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 10502, plus 6 more within Westchester 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 10502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ardsley, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10502.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 10502?

41.7

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

21.3%

Foreign-Born

White 64.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 19.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+170% vs state

$103,057

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10502 ranks nationally

Ardsley, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 87.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,059

Total Housing Units

1,945

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

3.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$845,700

Median Home Value

+124% vs state

$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

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ZIP 10502 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 10502 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 10502 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 10502 ranks the highest 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
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

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Pop: 63,393
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Pop: 40,827
10583 standard
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Pop: 38,982
10705 standard
Yonkers, NY
Pop: 38,777
10573 standard
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Pop: 38,352
10550 standard
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Pop: 37,144

Related Areas

Westchester County Ardsley, NY New York

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 $250,001, 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.

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