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White Plains, NY · standard

ZIP Code 10606

Westchester County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,499
4,217/sq mi
$112,270
Median income
$682,300
Median home value
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

White Plains pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
4,217
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 10606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 10606 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in White Plains, Westchester County, New York, home to 16,499 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 4,217 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 10606 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,270 (21% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $64,925. Local economic indicators show a 15.7% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $682,300 (80% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,561 monthly, and 34.5% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 10606 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Westchester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 10606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in White Plains, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10606.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 10606, 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

16,499

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

4,217

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 10606?

36.2

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

34.4%

Foreign-Born

White 32.4%
African American 19.2%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%

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?

$112,270

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$64,925

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 10606 ranks nationally

White Plains, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$112,270 Top 12% higher than 88% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,296

Total Housing Units

6,759

Occupied Units

537

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.5%
Renter 65.5%

$682,300

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$2,561

Median Rent

1962

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

+2.0%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 10606 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.5% 187
2021 +8.1% 202
2022 +8.7% 219
2023 +7.8% 236
2024 +2.0% 241

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 469 business establishments in ZIP 10606, employing approximately 5,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $416,378,000.

469

Businesses

5,128

Employees

$416.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 84 17.9%
Construction 69 14.7%
Retail trade 47 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 41 8.7%
Other services (except public administration) 41 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 7.5%
Finance and insurance 31 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 29 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.8%
Wholesale trade 19 4.0%
Information 13 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.4%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 10606 vs 10601 →

ZIP 10606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 10606 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 10606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 10606 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
10601 White Plains, NY 11,376 1.0 mi
10530 Hartsdale, NY 12,604 1.7 mi
10603 White Plains, NY 17,045 2.4 mi
10605 White Plains, NY 18,126 1.7 mi
10583 Scarsdale, NY 38,982 2.3 mi
10607 White Plains, NY 6,824 2.3 mi
10595 Valhalla, NY 8,195 4.6 mi
10502 Ardsley, NY 5,487 3.5 mi
10604 West Harrison, NY 11,250 3.3 mi
10577 Purchase, NY 6,552 3.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Westchester County

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Pop: 63,393
10801 standard
New Rochelle, NY
Pop: 40,827
10583 standard
Scarsdale, NY
Pop: 38,982
10705 standard
Yonkers, NY
Pop: 38,777
10573 standard
Port Chester, NY
Pop: 38,352
10550 standard
Mount Vernon, NY
Pop: 37,144

Related Areas

Westchester County White Plains, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 10606 in? ▼
ZIP code 10606 (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 10606? ▼
ZIP code 10606 in White Plains, NY has a population of 16,499 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 10606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 10606 is $112,270, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 10606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 10606 is $682,300, which is 145% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 10606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 10606 is White at 32.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 10606? ▼
ZIP code 10606 has 469 business establishments employing approximately 5,128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 10606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 10606 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (84), Construction (69), Retail trade (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 10606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 10606 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 10606? ▼
In ZIP code 10606, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.4% 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 10606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 10606 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 10606? ▼
In ZIP code 10606, approximately 34.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 10606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 10606 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.