| ZIP Code | 10553 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Vernon |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Westchester County |
| Area Code | 914 |
| Elevation | 103 ft |
| Latitude | 40.908607 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.821566 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 57.1% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 46 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,515 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 523 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 841 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 627 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,272 (47.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $84,173 ▲ 10% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $490,000 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,771/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,801 |
| Vacant Units | 108 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,801 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 108 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 10553 is located in Mount Vernon, New York, within Westchester County. With a population of 10,815, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.9 years. Economically, 10553 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $84,173 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 10553 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $490,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,771 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.0%) and renters (54.0%). Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 10553 is majority Black (67.43%). Residents are well-educated — 57.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 10553 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 50%.
Overall, ZIP code 10553 in Mount Vernon, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 10,815 residents, a median household income of $84,173, and a median home value of $490,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.