White Plains, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10601
Westchester County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,376
- 6,927/sq mi High-density area
- $85,859
- Median income Above-median income area
- $372,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
White Plains pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,927
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10601 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 10601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Plains, Westchester County, New York, home to 11,376 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 6,927 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,859 (7% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,525. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $372,900 (1% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,197; 35.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westchester County, so 10601 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 10601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Plains, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10601.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
340 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
197 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 135
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 113
Other services (except public administration)
113 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 10601, White Plains, 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
11,376
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
6,927
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10601?
41.4
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
34.0%
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?
$85,859
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$63,525
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10601 ranks among New York ZIPs
White Plains, 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)
$85,859 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
6,539housing units
6,539
Total Housing Units
5,933
Occupied Units
606
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,900
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$2,197
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,330 business establishments in ZIP 10601, employing approximately 31,532 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,425,713,000.
1,330
Businesses
31,532
Employees
$3.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 340 | 25.6% |
| Retail trade | 197 | 14.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 145 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 113 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 90 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 2.7% |
| Information | 35 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 31 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.5% |
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 10601 vs 10606 →
ZIP 10601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10583
Scarsdale (10583)
38,982 residents
- 10605
White Plains (10605)
18,126 residents
- 10603
White Plains (10603)
17,045 residents
- 10606
White Plains (10606)
16,499 residents
- 10530 12,604
Hartsdale (10530)
12,604 residents
- 10601 11,376
White Plains (10601)
11,376 residents
- 10604 11,250
West Harrison (10604)
11,250 residents
- 10595 8,195
Valhalla (10595)
8,195 residents
- 10523 7,444
Elmsford (10523)
7,444 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10601 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10601 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
- 10583
Scarsdale (10583)
$250,000 median income
- 10607
White Plains (10607)
$168,603 median income
- 10605
White Plains (10605)
$148,982 median income
- 10595
Valhalla (10595)
$123,438 median income
- 10530
Hartsdale (10530)
$121,722 median income
- 10603
White Plains (10603)
$121,026 median income
- 10523
Elmsford (10523)
$118,438 median income
- 10604
West Harrison (10604)
$117,014 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10601 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10606 | White Plains, NY | 16,499 | 1.0 mi |
| 10603 | White Plains, NY | 17,045 | 1.7 mi |
| 10605 | White Plains, NY | 18,126 | 1.9 mi |
| 10604 | West Harrison, NY | 11,250 | 2.2 mi |
| 10530 | Hartsdale, NY | 12,604 | 2.3 mi |
| 10607 | White Plains, NY | 6,824 | 2.4 mi |
| 10577 | Purchase, NY | 6,552 | 2.7 mi |
| 10595 | Valhalla, NY | 8,195 | 3.8 mi |
| 10583 | Scarsdale, NY | 38,982 | 3.4 mi |
| 10523 | Elmsford, NY | 7,444 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10601, 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 (11,376 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 10601 in?
ZIP code 10601 (White Plains) 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 10601?
ZIP code 10601 in White Plains, NY has a population of 11,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10601?
The median household income in ZIP 10601 is $85,859, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10601?
The median home value in ZIP 10601 is $372,900, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10601 is White at 41.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10601?
ZIP code 10601 has 1,330 business establishments employing approximately 31,532 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10601 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (340), Retail trade (197), Health care and social assistance (145). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 10601?
In ZIP code 10601, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.5% 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 10601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10601 is 29.6 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 10601?
In ZIP code 10601, approximately 35.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10601 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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