Waccabuc, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10597
Westchester County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 968
- 112/sq mi High-density area
- $244,853
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,150,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waccabuc pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 112
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10597 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10597 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waccabuc, Westchester County, New York, home to just 968 residents across 8.7 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10597 skews affluent, with a median household income of $244,853 (165% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,996. The poverty rate is 4.9%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,150,000 (204% above the average New York ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westchester County, so 10597 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 10597
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waccabuc, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10597.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 10597, Waccabuc, 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
968
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
112
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10597?
42.7
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
8.7%
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?
$244,853
Median Household Income
+165% vs state ZIP avg
$90,996
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 10597 ranks among New York ZIPs
Waccabuc, 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)
$244,853 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
249housing units
249
Total Housing Units
234
Occupied Units
15
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,150,000
Median Home Value
+204% vs state ZIP avg
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 10597, employing approximately 79 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,011,000.
16
Businesses
79
Employees
$9.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 25.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 18.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 18.8% |
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 10597 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06877
Ridgefield (06877)
24,677 residents
- 10509
Brewster (10509)
19,507 residents
- 10536
Katonah (10536)
10,739 residents
- 10590 6,767
South Salem (10590)
6,767 residents
- 10576 5,116
Pound Ridge (10576)
5,116 residents
- 10560 4,737
North Salem (10560)
4,737 residents
- 10526 1,809
Goldens Bridge (10526)
1,809 residents
- 10518 1,268
Cross River (10518)
1,268 residents
- 10597 968
Waccabuc (10597)
968 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10597 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10597 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10518
Cross River (10518)
$250,000 median income
- 10526
Goldens Bridge (10526)
$250,000 median income
- 10536
Katonah (10536)
$250,000 median income
- 10576
Pound Ridge (10576)
$250,000 median income
- 10578
Purdys (10578)
$250,000 median income
- 10597
Waccabuc (10597)
$244,853 median income
- 10590
South Salem (10590)
$211,734 median income
- 10560
North Salem (10560)
$193,906 median income
- 06877
Ridgefield (06877)
$179,219 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10597 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10518 | Cross River, NY | 1,268 | 1.8 mi |
| 10560 | North Salem, NY | 4,737 | 2.6 mi |
| 10526 | Goldens Bridge, NY | 1,809 | 3.7 mi |
| 10590 | South Salem, NY | 6,767 | 4.1 mi |
| 10578 | Purdys, NY | 681 | 4.3 mi |
| 10576 | Pound Ridge, NY | 5,116 | 5.7 mi |
| 06877 | Ridgefield, CT | 24,677 | 5.0 mi |
| 10536 | Katonah, NY | 10,739 | 5.0 mi |
| 10519 | Croton Falls, NY | 316 | 4.9 mi |
| 10509 | Brewster, NY | 19,507 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10597, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 10597 in?
ZIP code 10597 (Waccabuc) 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 10597?
ZIP code 10597 in Waccabuc, NY has a population of 968 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10597?
The median household income in ZIP 10597 is $244,853, which is 221% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10597?
The median home value in ZIP 10597 is $1,150,000, which is 313% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10597?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10597 is White at 71.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10597?
ZIP code 10597 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 79 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10597?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10597 are: Wholesale trade (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10597?
In ZIP code 10597, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10597?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10597 is 4.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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