White Plains, NY · standard
ZIP Code 10605
Westchester County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,126
- 1,377/sq mi High-density area
- $148,982
- Median income Above-median income area
- $787,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
White Plains pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,377
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10605 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 10605 (White Plains, NY) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.0 in 2023 to 220.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 10605 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Plains, Westchester County, New York, home to 18,126 residents across 13.2 square miles, a density of 1,377 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 10605 skews affluent, with a median household income of $148,982 (61% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,198. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $787,500 (108% above the average New York ZIP), while 76.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,297.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westchester County, so 10605 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 10605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Plains, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10605.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
117 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
58 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
54 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 10605, 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
18,126
Population
13.2
Area (sq mi)
1,377
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10605?
47.3
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
23.1%
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?
$148,982
Median Household Income
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$88,198
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 10605 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)
$148,982 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
8,775housing units
8,775
Total Housing Units
8,132
Occupied Units
643
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$787,500
Median Home Value
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$2,297
Median Rent
1956
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10605 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 168 |
| 2021 | +6.3% | 179 |
| 2022 | +5.7% | 189 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 206 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 220 |
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 656 business establishments in ZIP 10605, employing approximately 8,356 people with a combined annual payroll of $713,155,000.
656
Businesses
8,356
Employees
$713.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 19.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 117 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 12.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 58 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 39 | 6.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 10605 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
- 10573
Port Chester (10573)
38,352 residents
- 10543
Mamaroneck (10543)
20,135 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
- 10528 12,280
Harrison (10528)
12,280 residents
- 10601 11,376
White Plains (10601)
11,376 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10605 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 10605 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
- 10528
Harrison (10528)
$154,416 median income
- 10605
White Plains (10605)
$148,982 median income
- 10543
Mamaroneck (10543)
$126,417 median income
- 10530
Hartsdale (10530)
$121,722 median income
- 10603
White Plains (10603)
$121,026 median income
- 10604
West Harrison (10604)
$117,014 median income
- 10606
White Plains (10606)
$112,270 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 10605 ranks #4 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 | 1.7 mi |
| 10601 | White Plains, NY | 11,376 | 1.9 mi |
| 10528 | Harrison, NY | 12,280 | 2.4 mi |
| 10604 | West Harrison, NY | 11,250 | 3.5 mi |
| 10577 | Purchase, NY | 6,552 | 2.6 mi |
| 10583 | Scarsdale, NY | 38,982 | 2.8 mi |
| 10543 | Mamaroneck, NY | 20,135 | 4.0 mi |
| 10530 | Hartsdale, NY | 12,604 | 3.4 mi |
| 10573 | Port Chester, NY | 38,352 | 3.6 mi |
| 10603 | White Plains, NY | 17,045 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 10605, 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 (18,126 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 10605 in?
ZIP code 10605 (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 10605?
ZIP code 10605 in White Plains, NY has a population of 18,126 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10605?
The median household income in ZIP 10605 is $148,982, which is 95% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10605?
The median home value in ZIP 10605 is $787,500, which is 183% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 10605 is White at 64.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10605?
ZIP code 10605 has 656 business establishments employing approximately 8,356 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10605 are: Health care and social assistance (126), Professional, scientific, and technical services (117), Other services (except public administration) (81). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10605?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10605 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 10605?
In ZIP code 10605, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.6% 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 10605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10605 is 27.9 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 10605?
In ZIP code 10605, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10605 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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