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Buchanan, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10511

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

2,246
591/sq mi
$128,218
Median income
$525,500
Median home value
48.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buchanan pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
591
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10511 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10511 covers 3.8 square miles in Buchanan, Westchester County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,246 residents on file, a density of 591 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10511 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,218 (39% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $66,233. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.1%. Housing costs here run $525,500 for a typical home value (39% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,953 a month; 87.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westchester County, so you can benchmark 10511 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 10511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buchanan, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10511.

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 10511, Buchanan, 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

2,246

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

591

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10511?

38.5

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.2%
African American 8.9%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%

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?

$128,218

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$66,233

Per Capita Income

5.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10511 ranks nationally

Buchanan, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$128,218 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.1%

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

What does housing look like?

859

Total Housing Units

831

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$525,500

Median Home Value

+39% vs state

$1,953

Median Rent

1959

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10511 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 163
2021 +7.6% 176
2022 +10.9% 195
2023 +1.3% 197
2024 +11.3% 220

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 91 business establishments in ZIP 10511, employing approximately 727 people with a combined annual payroll of $56,343,000.

91

Businesses

727

Employees

$56.3M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 25 27.5%
Other services (except public administration) 13 14.3%
Retail trade 8 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.7%
Manufacturing 6 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.5%
Utilities 4 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.3%

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 10511 vs 10596 →

ZIP 10511 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 10511 ranks #8 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 10511 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 10511 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
10596 Verplanck, NY 1,729 0.9 mi
10548 Montrose, NY 3,487 1.2 mi
10566 Peekskill, NY 23,570 2.2 mi
10986 Tomkins Cove, NY 1,974 3.0 mi
10567 Cortlandt Manor, NY 19,929 3.0 mi
10993 West Haverstraw, NY 4,769 4.0 mi
10927 Haverstraw, NY 11,910 5.0 mi
10911 Bear Mountain, NY 2 4.8 mi
10920 Congers, NY 8,554 7.6 mi
10520 Croton On Hudson, NY 12,810 4.8 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10511 in? ▼
ZIP code 10511 (Buchanan) 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 10511? ▼
ZIP code 10511 in Buchanan, NY has a population of 2,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10511? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10511 is $128,218, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10511? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10511 is $525,500, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10511? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10511 is White at 57.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10511? ▼
ZIP code 10511 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 727 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10511? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10511 are: Construction (25), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10511? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10511 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 10511? ▼
In ZIP code 10511, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.1% 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 10511? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10511 is 33.0 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 10511? ▼
In ZIP code 10511, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10511? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10511 is 5.7% 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.