Purchase, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10577
Westchester County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,552
- 376/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,631,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Purchase pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 376
- people per sq mi
- 99%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10577 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10577 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Purchase, Westchester County, New York, home to 6,552 residents across 17.4 square miles, a density of 376 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10577 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (170% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,041. Unemployment is 10.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,631,800 (331% above the average New York ZIP), while 99.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westchester County, so 10577 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 10577
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Purchase, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10577.
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
60 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 23
Accommodation and food services
23 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 10577, Purchase, 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
6,552
Population
17.4
Area (sq mi)
376
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10577?
21.3
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
12.5%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+170% vs state ZIP avg
$63,041
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 10577 ranks among New York ZIPs
Purchase, 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)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
883housing units
883
Total Housing Units
794
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,631,800
Median Home Value
+331% vs state ZIP avg
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 321 business establishments in ZIP 10577, employing approximately 13,705 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,000,709,000.
321
Businesses
13,705
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 18.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 6.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 21 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 4.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 3.7% |
| Information | 11 | 3.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.9% |
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 10577 vs 10604 →
ZIP 10577 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10573
Port Chester (10573)
38,352 residents
- 06830
Greenwich (06830)
24,027 residents
- 10605
White Plains (10605)
18,126 residents
- 10580
Rye (10580)
17,208 residents
- 10603
White Plains (10603)
17,045 residents
- 10606
White Plains (10606)
16,499 residents
- 10528 12,280
Harrison (10528)
12,280 residents
- 10601 11,376
White Plains (10601)
11,376 residents
- 10604 11,250
West Harrison (10604)
11,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10577 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10577 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10577
Purchase (10577)
$250,000 median income
- 10580
Rye (10580)
$250,000 median income
- 10607
White Plains (10607)
$168,603 median income
- 10528
Harrison (10528)
$154,416 median income
- 10605
White Plains (10605)
$148,982 median income
- 06830
Greenwich (06830)
$146,654 median income
- 10603
White Plains (10603)
$121,026 median income
- 10604
West Harrison (10604)
$117,014 median income
- 10606
White Plains (10606)
$112,270 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10577 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10604 | West Harrison, NY | 11,250 | 2.0 mi |
| 10601 | White Plains, NY | 11,376 | 2.7 mi |
| 10573 | Port Chester, NY | 38,352 | 2.4 mi |
| 10605 | White Plains, NY | 18,126 | 2.6 mi |
| 10528 | Harrison, NY | 12,280 | 4.1 mi |
| 10606 | White Plains, NY | 16,499 | 3.4 mi |
| 10580 | Rye, NY | 17,208 | 4.2 mi |
| 10603 | White Plains, NY | 17,045 | 3.6 mi |
| 10607 | White Plains, NY | 6,824 | 5.1 mi |
| 06830 | Greenwich, CT | 24,027 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10577, 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 (6,552 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 10577 in?
ZIP code 10577 (Purchase) 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 10577?
ZIP code 10577 in Purchase, NY has a population of 6,552 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10577?
The median household income in ZIP 10577 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10577?
The median home value in ZIP 10577 is $1,631,800, which is 487% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10577?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10577 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10577?
ZIP code 10577 has 321 business establishments employing approximately 13,705 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10577?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10577 are: Finance and insurance (60), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10577?
In ZIP code 10577, 84.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10577?
In ZIP code 10577, approximately 99.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 0.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10577?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10577 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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