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Katonah, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10536

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

10,739
162/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$867,500
Median home value
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Katonah pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
162
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10536 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Katonah, Westchester County, New York, home to 10,739 residents across 66.4 square miles, a density of 162 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10536 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,001 (170% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $104,020. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $867,500 for a typical home value (129% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,483 a month; 89.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westchester County, so you can benchmark 10536 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 10536

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Katonah, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10536.

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 10536, Katonah, 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

10,739

Population

66.4

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10536?

44.8

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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

$104,020

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

42.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10536 ranks nationally

Katonah, 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 85.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,761

Total Housing Units

3,382

Occupied Units

379

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$867,500

Median Home Value

+129% vs state

$2,483

Median Rent

1964

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10536 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 158
2021 +7.9% 171
2022 +12.6% 192
2023 +6.5% 205
2024 +2.2% 210

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 402 business establishments in ZIP 10536, employing approximately 3,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $226,660,000.

402

Businesses

3,077

Employees

$226.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 17.2%
Construction 47 11.7%
Retail trade 40 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 40 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 37 9.2%
Finance and insurance 25 6.2%
Accommodation and food services 23 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 4.2%
Information 16 4.0%
Wholesale trade 9 2.2%
Educational services 5 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.8%
Manufacturing 3 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.8%

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 10536 vs 10526 →

ZIP 10536 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 10536 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 10536 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 10536 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
10526 Goldens Bridge, NY 1,809 1.8 mi
10507 Bedford Hills, NY 6,408 2.9 mi
10578 Purdys, NY 681 3.4 mi
10589 Somers, NY 8,475 4.2 mi
10518 Cross River, NY 1,268 4.5 mi
10501 Amawalk, NY 1,219 4.2 mi
10549 Mount Kisco, NY 16,638 5.1 mi
10519 Croton Falls, NY 316 5.8 mi
10597 Waccabuc, NY 968 5.0 mi
10598 Yorktown Heights, NY 28,647 5.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10536 in? ▼
ZIP code 10536 (Katonah) 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 10536? ▼
ZIP code 10536 in Katonah, NY has a population of 10,739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10536 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10536 is $867,500, which is 212% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10536 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10536? ▼
ZIP code 10536 has 402 business establishments employing approximately 3,077 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10536? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10536 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (69), Construction (47), Retail trade (40). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10536? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10536 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 10536? ▼
In ZIP code 10536, 85.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.2% 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 10536? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10536 is 42.2 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 10536? ▼
In ZIP code 10536, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10536 is 8.6% 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.