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Mount Vernon, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10553

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

10,170
5,671/sq mi
$84,478
Median income
$551,200
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mount Vernon pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
5,671
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10553 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10553 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York, home to 10,170 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 5,671 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10553 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,478 (9% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,479. Poverty here runs at 11.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $551,200 (46% above the state average), median rent at $1,773 a month, and owner-occupancy at 46.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 10553

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Vernon, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10553.

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 10553, Mount Vernon, 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

10,170

Population

1.8

Area (sq mi)

5,671

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10553?

36.5

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

33.9%

Foreign-Born

White 10.8%
African American 69.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%

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

How ZIP 10553 ranks nationally

Mount Vernon, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,478 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

Owner 46.3%
Renter 53.7%

$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 10553 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 10553 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 10553 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 10553 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Westchester County

10701 standard
Yonkers, NY
Pop: 63,393
10801 standard
New Rochelle, NY
Pop: 40,827
10583 standard
Scarsdale, NY
Pop: 38,982
10705 standard
Yonkers, NY
Pop: 38,777
10573 standard
Port Chester, NY
Pop: 38,352
10550 standard
Mount Vernon, NY
Pop: 37,144

Related Areas

Westchester County Mount Vernon, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10553 in? ▼
ZIP code 10553 (Mount Vernon) 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 10553? ▼
ZIP code 10553 in Mount Vernon, NY has a population of 10,170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10553? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10553 is $84,478, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10553? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10553 is $551,200, which is 98% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10553? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10553 is African American at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10553? ▼
ZIP code 10553 has 175 business establishments employing approximately 1,795 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10553? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10553 are: Construction (26), Other services (except public administration) (24), Wholesale trade (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10553? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10553 increased by 18.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 188%. 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 10553? ▼
In ZIP code 10553, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 10553? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10553 is 37.4 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 10553? ▼
In ZIP code 10553, approximately 46.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10553? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10553 is 11.9% 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.