ZIP Code 10598
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Yorktown Heights · Westchester County · New York
- Population
- 28,647
- Median income
- $173,573
- Median home value
- $617,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.5%
- Land area
- 68.7 sq mi
417/sq mi
▲ 128% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 122% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.7
New York
ZIP code 10598 in Yorktown Heights, New York has a population of 28,647. The median household income is $173,573, which is 128% above the national average. Median home value is $617,900, 122% above the US average. 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10598 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.7 square miles in Yorktown Heights, Westchester County, New York. The area is home to 28,647 residents, producing a population density of 417 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 10598 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10598 sits at $173,573 (88% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $74,294. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $617,900 (63% above the state average) with median rent at $2,233 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10598 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westchester County, so you can benchmark 10598 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 10598
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10598.
- Construction
Construction
121 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
65 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 10598, Yorktown Heights, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
28,647
Population
68.7
Area (sq mi)
417
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10598?
45.7
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
12.1%
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?
$173,573
Median Household Income
+88% vs state
$74,294
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
37.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,928
Total Housing Units
10,321
Occupied Units
607
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$617,900
Median Home Value
+63% vs state
$2,233
Median Rent
1968
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10598 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 167 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 181 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 201 |
| 2023 | +8.7% | 218 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 227 |
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 768 business establishments in ZIP 10598, employing approximately 9,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $836,021,000.
768
Businesses
9,391
Employees
$836.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 121 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 115 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 83 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.3% |
| Information | 9 | 1.2% |
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 10598 vs 10501 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10501 | Amawalk, NY | 1,219 | 1.9 mi |
| 10535 | Jefferson Valley, NY | 555 | 3.7 mi |
| 10527 | Granite Springs, NY | 908 | 3.0 mi |
| 10588 | Shrub Oak, NY | 2,282 | 4.0 mi |
| 10547 | Mohegan Lake, NY | 7,647 | 3.4 mi |
| 10517 | Crompond, NY | 539 | 3.7 mi |
| 10546 | Millwood, NY | 1,277 | 6.0 mi |
| 10505 | Baldwin Place, NY | 851 | 4.8 mi |
| 10567 | Cortlandt Manor, NY | 19,929 | 5.5 mi |
| 10536 | Katonah, NY | 10,739 | 5.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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