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Ossining, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10562

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

31,796
890/sq mi
$115,697
Median income
$498,700
Median home value
43.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ossining pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
890
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10562 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10562 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ossining, Westchester County, New York, with 31,796 residents across 35.7 square miles, a density of 890 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10562 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,697 (25% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $53,037. Local economic indicators show a 7.8% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $498,700 (32% above the state average), median rent at $2,184 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.9%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westchester County, so you can benchmark 10562 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 10562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ossining, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10562.

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 10562, Ossining, 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

31,796

Population

35.7

Area (sq mi)

890

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10562?

42.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

32.5%

Foreign-Born

White 45.9%
African American 8.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%

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?

$115,697

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$53,037

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

35.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10562 ranks nationally

Ossining, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$115,697 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,977

Total Housing Units

11,548

Occupied Units

429

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.9%
Renter 40.1%

$498,700

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$2,184

Median Rent

1963

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10562 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 166
2021 +8.9% 181
2022 +9.5% 198
2023 +8.2% 214
2024 +9.5% 234

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 829 business establishments in ZIP 10562, employing approximately 4,811 people with a combined annual payroll of $255,770,000.

829

Businesses

4,811

Employees

$255.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 212 25.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 10.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 85 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 85 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 75 9.1%
Retail trade 66 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 65 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 40 4.8%
Finance and insurance 26 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.3%
Wholesale trade 16 1.9%
Information 16 1.9%
Educational services 13 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.3%
Manufacturing 6 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 10562 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 10562 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 10562 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 10562 ranks #9 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
10545 Maryknoll, NY 141 1.0 mi
10546 Millwood, NY 1,277 1.6 mi
10510 Briarcliff Manor, NY 9,988 3.6 mi
10520 Croton On Hudson, NY 12,810 2.9 mi
10514 Chappaqua, NY 11,946 3.4 mi
10570 Pleasantville, NY 12,680 4.9 mi
10549 Mount Kisco, NY 16,638 5.7 mi
10591 Tarrytown, NY 22,540 7.4 mi
10532 Hawthorne, NY 4,931 6.6 mi
10598 Yorktown Heights, NY 28,647 6.5 mi

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Related Areas

Westchester County Ossining, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10562 in? ▼
ZIP code 10562 (Ossining) 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 10562? ▼
ZIP code 10562 in Ossining, NY has a population of 31,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10562? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10562 is $115,697, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10562? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10562 is $498,700, which is 79% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10562? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10562 is White at 45.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10562? ▼
ZIP code 10562 has 829 business establishments employing approximately 4,811 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10562? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10562 are: Construction (212), Professional, scientific, and technical services (90), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10562? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10562 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 10562? ▼
In ZIP code 10562, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.4% 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 10562? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10562 is 35.7 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 10562? ▼
In ZIP code 10562, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10562? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10562 is 7.8% 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.