ZIP Code 10803
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Pelham · Westchester County · New York
- Population
- 12,435
- Median income
- $215,208
- Median home value
- $978,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 75.3%
- Land area
- 5.7 sq mi
2,194/sq mi
▲ 182% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 252% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.4
New York
ZIP code 10803 in Pelham, New York has a population of 12,435. The median household income is $215,208, which is 182% above the national average. Median home value is $978,600, 252% above the US average. 75.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 10803 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.7 square miles in Pelham, Westchester County, New York. The area is home to 12,435 residents, producing a population density of 2,194 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 10803 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 10803 sits at $215,208 (133% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $105,600. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $978,600 (159% above the state average) with median rent at $2,308 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 10803 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 75.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, 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 10803 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 10803
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 10803.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 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 10803, Pelham, 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
12,435
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
2,194
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 10803?
40.4
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
18.2%
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?
$215,208
Median Household Income
+133% vs state
$105,600
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
38.3 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?
4,465
Total Housing Units
4,298
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$978,600
Median Home Value
+159% vs state
$2,308
Median Rent
1938
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
254
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+154%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 10803 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 205 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 214 |
| 2022 | +7.5% | 230 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 241 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 254 |
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 468 business establishments in ZIP 10803, employing approximately 5,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $316,665,000.
468
Businesses
5,571
Employees
$316.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 51 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 8.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.8% |
| Information | 12 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 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 10803 vs 10553 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10553 | Mount Vernon, NY | 10,170 | 1.0 mi |
| 10805 | New Rochelle, NY | 18,414 | 1.4 mi |
| 10550 | Mount Vernon, NY | 37,144 | 1.5 mi |
| 10464 | Bronx, NY | 4,534 | 2.3 mi |
| 10801 | New Rochelle, NY | 40,827 | 1.7 mi |
| 10552 | Mount Vernon, NY | 19,786 | 1.9 mi |
| 10466 | Bronx, NY | 67,813 | 2.2 mi |
| 10475 | Bronx, NY | 40,931 | 2.3 mi |
| 10709 | Eastchester, NY | 9,292 | 3.8 mi |
| 10708 | Bronxville, NY | 21,225 | 2.9 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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