| ZIP Code | 10040 |
|---|---|
| City | New York |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | New York County |
| Area Code | 212/332/347/646/914/ |
| Elevation | 196 ft |
| Latitude | 40.858097 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.9296 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.2% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 14.9% ▲ 204% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,108 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,164 (23.7%) |
| Some College | 2,489 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 3,172 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,433 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,627 (44.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,022 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $465,700 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,680/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,020 |
| Vacant Units | 760 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,020 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 760 |
| Owner Occupied | 15.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 10040 is located in New York, New York, within New York County. With a population of 41,581, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 10040 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,022 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10040 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $465,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,680 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 84.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 10040 is majority Hispanic (68.81%). Residents are well-educated — 50.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10040 stands at 14.9%, which is more than double the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 6%.
Overall, ZIP code 10040 in New York, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 41,581 residents, a median household income of $64,022, and a median home value of $465,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.