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South Salem, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10590

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

6,767
194/sq mi
$211,734
Median income
$795,600
Median home value
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Salem pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
194
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10590 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10590 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Salem, Westchester County, New York, home to 6,767 residents across 35.0 square miles, a density of 194 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10590 skews affluent, with a median household income of $211,734 (129% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $97,093. 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Median home value sits at $795,600 (110% above the state average), median rent at $2,223 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.8%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 10590, plus 6 more within Westchester County, give a clearer read than the 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 10590

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Salem, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10590.

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 10590, South Salem, 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

6,767

Population

35.0

Area (sq mi)

194

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10590?

48.1

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

11.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$211,734

Median Household Income

+129% vs state

$97,093

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10590 ranks nationally

South Salem, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$211,734 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 82.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,717

Total Housing Units

2,513

Occupied Units

204

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$795,600

Median Home Value

+110% vs state

$2,223

Median Rent

1972

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10590 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 150
2021 +10.7% 166
2022 +7.7% 179
2023 +2.3% 183
2024 +8.9% 199

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 187 business establishments in ZIP 10590, employing approximately 713 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,977,000.

187

Businesses

713

Employees

$40.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 24.1%
Construction 29 15.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 16 8.6%
Retail trade 14 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.5%
Wholesale trade 7 3.7%
Information 7 3.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.2%
Educational services 5 2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 2.1%
Finance and insurance 3 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 10590 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 10590 ranks #6 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 10590 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 10590 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
10518 Cross River, NY 1,268 3.4 mi
10576 Pound Ridge, NY 5,116 3.4 mi
06877 Ridgefield, CT 24,677 4.1 mi
10597 Waccabuc, NY 968 4.1 mi
06840 New Canaan, CT 19,738 6.8 mi
10560 North Salem, NY 4,737 6.4 mi
06897 Wilton, CT 18,071 6.0 mi
06903 Stamford, CT 14,499 8.4 mi
10506 Bedford, NY 5,790 6.7 mi
10536 Katonah, NY 10,739 7.9 mi

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10705 standard
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10590 in? ▼
ZIP code 10590 (South Salem) 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 10590? ▼
ZIP code 10590 in South Salem, NY has a population of 6,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10590? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10590 is $211,734, which is 178% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10590? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10590 is $795,600, which is 186% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10590? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10590 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10590? ▼
ZIP code 10590 has 187 business establishments employing approximately 713 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10590? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10590 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (45), Construction (29), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10590? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10590 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 10590? ▼
In ZIP code 10590, 82.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.4% 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 10590? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10590 is 33.3 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 10590? ▼
In ZIP code 10590, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10590? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10590 is 1.4% 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.