ZIP Code 10279 in New York, NY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:New York, New York
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Manhattan, New York City, Ny, Ny City, Nyc
County:New York County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:33:39 PM
Population:236 [See All]
Area Codes:212 / 332 / 347 / 646 / 718 / 917 / 929
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.7126, -74.0087
Land Area:0.004 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 10279 has 236 residents and 123 households (average 1.92 persons per household). The median age is 37.2 years, slightly younger than the state (39.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.8%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (24.2%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (9.6%) and national averages (6.0%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:236Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:259Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:59,000.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$250,001Source: Census ACS
Households:123Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.92Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.80Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000434296131161181259
Decennial Census0------------------236--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.2

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 32.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7733341422871561162101
Female17426912111335145830121
Total24115912162535111229119192222
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:13464.42%
Black:62.88%
Hispanic:*104.81%
Asian:5727.40%
American Indian:10.48%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:208100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:12050.85%38.6 years
Females:11649.15%32.3 years
Total:236100%37.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:17266.41%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:8733.59%
Total Population:259100%
Total Native Population:17266.41%
Total Foreign-born Population:8733.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $250,001, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $250,001. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $250,001 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $250,001 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 89.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.7%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$250,001$250,001$250,001
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$250,001$250,001
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$250,001$250,001$250,001
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15389.47%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:1810.53%
Total:171100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10266.67%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:5133.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:153100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $3,501, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,501. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:1821.43%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:6678.57%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:84100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$3,501$3,501$3,501
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:84100.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:84100%

Occupied Housing Units:8485.71%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1414.29%
Total Housing Units:98100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00.00%
Multi-Family Units:98100.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:98100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 90.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:179.94%
Bachelor's degree:10259.65%
Graduate or professional degree:5230.41%
Total:171100%
High school or higher:171100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:15490.06%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:259100.00%
Public Insurance:00.00%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:259100%
Has Health Insurance:259100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4450.00%
Kindergarten:4450.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:88100%
Early Childhood:88100.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4450.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 10279 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 100 business establishments, employing about 1,373 people with an annual payroll of $139,946,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 75 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:75Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:75Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:100Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$34,119,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$139,946,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,373Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 10279 is located in New York County, New York, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New York's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 10279, and is subdivided into the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ division. It covers 0.004 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census
CBSA Number:35620Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ (CBSA Div 35614)Source: Census
CBSA Population:18,897,109Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
Land Area:0.004 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:14.25 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:New York, NY PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3651000Source: Census
Place Name:New York city; New YorkSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


10280 | | 10278

Schools in ZIP Code 10279


We could not locate which school district 10279 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Spruce Street School 12 Spruce St
New York, NY 10018
District: UnknownNearby
Ps 234 Independence School 292 Greenwich St
New York, NY 10007
District: UnknownNearby
High School Of Economics & Finance 100 Trinity Pl
New York, NY 10006
District: UnknownNearby
School Without Walls 90 Trinity Pl-Rm 611
New York, NY 10006
District: UnknownNearby
Leadership & Public Service High School 90 Trinity Pl
New York, NY 10006
District: UnknownNearby
Olivet Academy 6 Barclay St Fl 2
New York, NY 10007
District: Private SchoolNearby
German School Manhattan 74 Warren St Frnt A
New York, NY 10007
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Shirly Aninias School 291 Broadway Ste 203
New York, NY 10007
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 10279


Pace University 1 Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038-1598
Type: Post Secondary
Pacific College Of Health And Science 110 William St. 19th Fl
New York, NY 10038
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Culinary Education 225 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10281
Type: Post Secondary
New York Law School 185 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013-2921
Type: Post Secondary
Metropolitan College Of New York 60 West Street
New York, NY 10006-1742
Type: Post Secondary
New York Academy Of Art 111 Franklin St
New York, NY 10013-2911
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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