| ZIP Code | 10012 |
|---|---|
| City | New York |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | New York County |
| Area Code | 212/332/347/646/718/ |
| Elevation | 29 ft |
| Latitude | 40.725625 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.997936 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.74 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 85.8% ▲ 121% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 273 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 660 (4.3%) |
| Some College | 507 (3.3%) |
| Associates | 767 (4.9%) |
| Bachelors | 318 (2.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,982 (83.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,938 ▲ 72% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,500,000 ▲ 438% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,731/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,568 |
| Vacant Units | 2,659 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,568 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,659 |
| Owner Occupied | 21.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.74 |
ZIP code 10012 is located in New York, New York, within New York County. With a population of 21,846, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.5 years. Economically, 10012 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,938 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10012 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,500,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,731 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 78.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 10012 is majority White (65.88%). Residents are highly educated — 85.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.5%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10012 stands at 4.8%, which is near the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 4%.
Overall, ZIP code 10012 in New York, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 21,846 residents, a median household income of $130,938, and a median home value of $1,500,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.