ZIP Code 10511
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Buchanan · Westchester County · New York
- Population
- 2,246
- Median income
- $128,218
- Median home value
- $525,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.1%
- Land area
- 3.8 sq mi
591/sq mi
▲ 68% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 89% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.5
New York
ZIP code 10511 in Buchanan, New York has a population of 2,246. The median household income is $128,218, which is 68% above the national average. Median home value is $525,500, 89% above the US average. 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Buchanan, Westchester County, New York. The area is home to 2,246 residents, producing a population density of 591 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 10511 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10511 sits at $128,218 (39% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $66,233. The poverty rate stands at 5.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $525,500 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $1,953 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 10511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10511.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 10511?
38.5
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
8.2%
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?
$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
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?
859
Total Housing Units
831
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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