| ZIP Code | 10462 |
|---|---|
| City | Bronx |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Bronx County |
| Area Code | 332/347/718/917/929 |
| Elevation | 46 ft |
| Latitude | 40.843267 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.860417 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 19.3% ▲ 93% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 9.1% ▲ 86% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,286 (5%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,655 (30%) |
| Some College | 4,887 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 6,235 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 4,625 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,818 (30.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,460 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $372,100 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,711/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 31,828 |
| Vacant Units | 2,290 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 31,828 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,290 |
| Owner Occupied | 22.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
ZIP code 10462 is located in Bronx, New York, within Bronx County. With a population of 75,452, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.7 years. Economically, 10462 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,460 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10462 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $372,100 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,711 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 77.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 10462 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.9%. Residents are well-educated — 40.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.3%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10462 stands at 9.1%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 10462 in Bronx, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 75,452 residents, a median household income of $63,460, and a median home value of $372,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.