Thornwood, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10594
Westchester County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,117
- 791/sq mi High-density area
- $163,542
- Median income Above-median income area
- $683,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Thornwood pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 791
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10594 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 10594 (Thornwood, NY) rose +19.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.9 in 2023 to 255.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10594 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Thornwood, Westchester County, New York, home to 5,117 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 791 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10594 skews affluent, with a median household income of $163,542 (77% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,814. The poverty rate is 3.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $683,200 (81% above the average New York ZIP), while 89.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,458.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westchester County, so 10594 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 10594
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thornwood, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10594.
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 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 10594, Thornwood, 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
5,117
Population
6.5
Area (sq mi)
791
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10594?
42.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
14.4%
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?
$163,542
Median Household Income
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$64,814
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10594 ranks among New York ZIPs
Thornwood, 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)
$163,542 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
1,763housing units
1,763
Total Housing Units
1,698
Occupied Units
65
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$683,200
Median Home Value
+81% vs state ZIP avg
$2,458
Median Rent
1960
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
+19.1%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10594 have increased 19.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.1% | 185 |
| 2021 | +3.6% | 192 |
| 2022 | +2.9% | 197 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 215 |
| 2024 | +19.1% | 256 |
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 252 business establishments in ZIP 10594, employing approximately 1,497 people with a combined annual payroll of $77,900,000.
252
Businesses
1,497
Employees
$77.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 58 | 23.0% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 10.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.2% |
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 10594 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10603
White Plains (10603)
17,045 residents
- 10606
White Plains (10606)
16,499 residents
- 10570
Pleasantville (10570)
12,680 residents
- 10514
Chappaqua (10514)
11,946 residents
- 10601
White Plains (10601)
11,376 residents
- 10604
West Harrison (10604)
11,250 residents
- 10510
Briarcliff Manor (10510)
9,988 residents
- 10595
Valhalla (10595)
8,195 residents
- 10504
Armonk (10504)
7,987 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10594 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10594 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10504
Armonk (10504)
$250,000 median income
- 10514
Chappaqua (10514)
$250,000 median income
- 10510
Briarcliff Manor (10510)
$220,771 median income
- 10570
Pleasantville (10570)
$183,833 median income
- 10594
Thornwood (10594)
$163,542 median income
- 10532
Hawthorne (10532)
$141,157 median income
- 10595
Valhalla (10595)
$123,438 median income
- 10603
White Plains (10603)
$121,026 median income
- 10604
West Harrison (10604)
$117,014 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10594 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10570 | Pleasantville, NY | 12,680 | 1.2 mi |
| 10595 | Valhalla, NY | 8,195 | 2.1 mi |
| 10532 | Hawthorne, NY | 4,931 | 1.9 mi |
| 10514 | Chappaqua, NY | 11,946 | 3.9 mi |
| 10603 | White Plains, NY | 17,045 | 4.3 mi |
| 10504 | Armonk, NY | 7,987 | 3.6 mi |
| 10510 | Briarcliff Manor, NY | 9,988 | 3.6 mi |
| 10604 | West Harrison, NY | 11,250 | 4.3 mi |
| 10601 | White Plains, NY | 11,376 | 5.8 mi |
| 10606 | White Plains, NY | 16,499 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10594, 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 (5,117 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 10594 in?
ZIP code 10594 (Thornwood) 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 10594?
ZIP code 10594 in Thornwood, NY has a population of 5,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10594?
The median household income in ZIP 10594 is $163,542, which is 114% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10594?
The median home value in ZIP 10594 is $683,200, which is 146% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10594?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10594 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10594?
ZIP code 10594 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 1,497 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10594?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10594 are: Construction (58), Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10594?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10594 increased by 19.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 10594?
In ZIP code 10594, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% 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 10594?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10594 is 30.9 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 10594?
In ZIP code 10594, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10594?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10594 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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