ZIP Code 10553

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Mount Vernon · Westchester County · New York

Population
10,170

5,671/sq mi

Median income
$84,478

▲ 11% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$551,200

▲ 98% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.9%

Median age 36.5

Land area
1.8 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Mount Vernon, NY

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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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