ZIP Code 10553
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Mount Vernon · Westchester County · New York
- Population
- 10,170
- Median income
- $84,478
- Median home value
- $551,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.9%
- Land area
- 1.8 sq mi
5,671/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▲ 98% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
New York
ZIP code 10553 in Mount Vernon, New York has a population of 10,170. The median household income is $84,478, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $551,200, 98% above the US average. 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.8 square miles in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York. The area is home to 10,170 residents, producing a population density of 5,671 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 10553 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10553 sits at $84,478 (9% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,479. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $551,200 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,773 per month, and 46.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westchester County, so you can benchmark 10553 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 10553
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10553.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 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 10553, Mount Vernon, 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
10,170
Population
1.8
Area (sq mi)
5,671
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10553?
36.5
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
33.9%
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?
$84,478
Median Household Income
-9% vs state
$39,479
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 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?
3,765
Total Housing Units
3,642
Occupied Units
123
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$551,200
Median Home Value
+46% vs state
$1,773
Median Rent
1951
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
+18.3%
YoY Change (2024)
288
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+188%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10553 have increased 18.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +188% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.9% | 212 |
| 2021 | +3.5% | 219 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 253 |
| 2023 | -4.0% | 243 |
| 2024 | +18.3% | 288 |
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 175 business establishments in ZIP 10553, employing approximately 1,795 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,239,000.
175
Businesses
1,795
Employees
$93.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 13.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 3.4% |
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 10553 vs 10550 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10550 | Mount Vernon, NY | 37,144 | 0.7 mi |
| 10552 | Mount Vernon, NY | 19,786 | 1.1 mi |
| 10803 | Pelham, NY | 12,435 | 1.0 mi |
| 10708 | Bronxville, NY | 21,225 | 2.1 mi |
| 10466 | Bronx, NY | 67,813 | 1.8 mi |
| 10475 | Bronx, NY | 40,931 | 2.7 mi |
| 10801 | New Rochelle, NY | 40,827 | 2.0 mi |
| 10704 | Yonkers, NY | 30,165 | 2.2 mi |
| 10707 | Tuckahoe, NY | 10,097 | 3.6 mi |
| 10805 | New Rochelle, NY | 18,414 | 2.3 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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