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 High-density area
- $84,478
- Median income Above-median income area
- $551,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 10553 (Mount Vernon, NY) rose +18.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.1 in 2023 to 287.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,479. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $551,200 (46% above the average New York ZIP), with only 46.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,773.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westchester County, so 10553 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$39,479
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10553 ranks among New York ZIPs
Mount Vernon, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,478 Top 47% higher than 53% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,765housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 10466
Bronx (10466)
67,813 residents
- 10475
Bronx (10475)
40,931 residents
- 10801
New Rochelle (10801)
40,827 residents
- 10550
Mount Vernon (10550)
37,144 residents
- 10704
Yonkers (10704)
30,165 residents
- 10708 21,225
Bronxville (10708)
21,225 residents
- 10552 19,786
Mount Vernon (10552)
19,786 residents
- 10805 18,414
New Rochelle (10805)
18,414 residents
- 10803 12,435
Pelham (10803)
12,435 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10553 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10553 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10803
Pelham (10803)
$215,208 median income
- 10707
Tuckahoe (10707)
$130,957 median income
- 10708
Bronxville (10708)
$126,343 median income
- 10704
Yonkers (10704)
$106,786 median income
- 10805
New Rochelle (10805)
$102,109 median income
- 10552
Mount Vernon (10552)
$96,717 median income
- 10801 $85,573
New Rochelle (10801)
$85,573 median income
- 10553 $84,478
Mount Vernon (10553)
$84,478 median income
- 10466 $65,969
Bronx (10466)
$65,969 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10553, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,170 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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