ZIP Code 10705
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Yonkers · Westchester County · New York
- Population
- 38,777
- Median income
- $67,918
- Median home value
- $505,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29.8%
- Land area
- 5.7 sq mi
6,766/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▲ 82% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
New York
ZIP code 10705 in Yonkers, New York has a population of 38,777. The median household income is $67,918, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $505,400, 82% above the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.7 square miles in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York. The area is home to 38,777 residents, producing a population density of 6,766 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 10705 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10705 sits at $67,918 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $38,950. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $505,400 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,601 per month, and 36.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westchester County, so you can benchmark 10705 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 10705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10705.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
48 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 10705, Yonkers, 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
38,777
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
6,766
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10705?
40.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
42.8%
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?
$67,918
Median Household Income
-27% vs state
$38,950
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
39.3 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?
15,641
Total Housing Units
15,044
Occupied Units
597
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$505,400
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$1,601
Median Rent
1955
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)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10705 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 209 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 221 |
| 2022 | +8.5% | 240 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 258 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 269 |
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 574 business establishments in ZIP 10705, employing approximately 4,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $232,913,000.
574
Businesses
4,627
Employees
$232.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 104 | 18.1% |
| Construction | 100 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.4% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 10705 vs 10704 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10704 | Yonkers, NY | 30,165 | 1.5 mi |
| 10471 | Bronx, NY | 22,922 | 1.5 mi |
| 10701 | Yonkers, NY | 63,393 | 1.9 mi |
| 10470 | Bronx, NY | 15,293 | 2.0 mi |
| 10703 | Yonkers, NY | 20,301 | 2.8 mi |
| 10467 | Bronx, NY | 97,060 | 2.8 mi |
| 10463 | Bronx, NY | 67,970 | 2.8 mi |
| 10458 | Bronx, NY | 79,492 | 3.9 mi |
| 10468 | Bronx, NY | 76,103 | 3.6 mi |
| 07670 | Tenafly, NJ | 14,573 | 3.3 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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