| City: | White Plains, New York |
| City Alias: | N White Plains, N White Plns |
| Names to Avoid: | North White Plains |
| County: | Westchester County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:35:10 PM |
| Population: | 18,033 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 347 / 914 / 929 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 41.0578, -73.7772 |
| Land Area: | 3.369 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 10603 has 18,033 residents and 7,079 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 41.0 years, slightly older than the state (39.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (39.7%, much lower than the state average of 55.2% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.4%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 18,033Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 18,910Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 18,144Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,352.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $121,026Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 7,079Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $503,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 18,138 | 17,914 | 18,142 | 17,924 | 17,223 | 17,429 | 17,981 | 17,843 | 17,866 | 18,862 | 19,443 | 19,239 | 19,201 | 18,910 |
| Decennial Census | 17,045 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 18,033 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41
Male Median Age: 38.7
Female Median Age: 43.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 429 | 442 | 491 | 471 | 524 | 656 | 706 | 645 | 572 | 497 | 641 | 575 | 517 | 416 | 286 | 240 | 147 | 129 |
| Female | 464 | 427 | 518 | 456 | 524 | 631 | 704 | 674 | 640 | 575 | 695 | 788 | 693 | 547 | 471 | 346 | 234 | 262 |
| Total | 893 | 869 | 1,009 | 927 | 1,048 | 1,287 | 1,410 | 1,319 | 1,212 | 1,072 | 1,336 | 1,363 | 1,210 | 963 | 757 | 586 | 381 | 391 |
| White: | 7,155 | 34.12% |
| Black: | 4,266 | 20.34% |
| Hispanic:* | 5,129 | 24.46% |
| Asian: | 1,549 | 7.39% |
| American Indian: | 148 | 0.71% |
| Hawaiian: | 13 | 0.06% |
| Other: | 2,712 | 12.93% |
| Total: | 20,972 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 8,384 | 46.49% | 38.7 years |
| Females: | 9,649 | 53.51% | 43.3 years |
| Total: | 18,033 | 100% | 41.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 11,995 | 63.43% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 416 | 2.20% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 4,048 | 21.41% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,451 | 34.37% |
| Total Population: | 18,910 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 12,411 | 65.63% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6,499 | 34.37% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $121,026, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $34,748 (40.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,193. Family households earn a median of $151,231 versus $59,844 for nonfamily households (a difference of $91,387). By gender, male median income is $91,143 and female is $83,015, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,128 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.5%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.5%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,278 | $87,572 | $91,903 | $92,419 | $91,884 | $94,088 | $100,013 | $99,005 | $95,833 | $111,781 | $118,063 | $125,385 | $121,450 | $121,026 |
| Median Family Income | $103,114 | $104,413 | $105,342 | $102,177 | $100,977 | $102,462 | $113,036 | $118,571 | $116,671 | $123,558 | $133,794 | $146,587 | $147,609 | $151,231 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $55,875 | $58,881 | $68,285 | $75,266 | $67,016 | $70,313 | $65,758 | $63,509 | $54,196 | $54,958 | $67,829 | $58,466 | $60,164 | $59,844 |
| Median Male Income | $60,796 | $62,135 | $62,130 | $60,686 | $61,774 | $68,934 | $71,694 | $75,849 | $80,094 | $69,205 | $91,250 | $94,866 | $97,059 | $91,143 |
| Median Female Income | $56,541 | $54,457 | $55,920 | $54,735 | $54,651 | $56,983 | $59,699 | $59,602 | $64,328 | $66,729 | $66,295 | $74,231 | $79,013 | $83,015 |
| Employed: | 10,033 | 65.33% |
| Unemployed: | 634 | 4.13% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4,691 | 30.54% |
| Total: | 15,358 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5,065 | 50.48% |
| Service: | 1,997 | 19.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 1,444 | 14.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 912 | 9.09% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 615 | 6.13% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 10,033 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $503,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $8,400 (1.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,100. The median gross rent is $1,996, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $577 (40.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $346. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.65% (59.29% with a mortgage, 40.71% free-and-clear) and renters 35.35% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.02%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $494,600 | $457,700 | $426,900 | $411,500 | $403,000 | $389,900 | $405,300 | $418,900 | $438,900 | $434,900 | $457,000 | $494,900 | $499,600 | $503,000 |
| Less than $500: | 35 | 1.39% |
| $500 to $999: | 129 | 5.12% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 491 | 19.48% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 577 | 22.90% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 760 | 30.16% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 182 | 7.22% |
| $3,000 or more: | 281 | 11.15% |
| No Rent: | 65 | 2.58% |
| Total: | 2,520 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,419 | $1,461 | $1,476 | $1,538 | $1,485 | $1,544 | $1,614 | $1,648 | $1,650 | $1,705 | $1,750 | $1,887 | $1,905 | $1,996 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,732 | 38.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,876 | 26.32% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2,520 | 35.35% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7,128 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7,128 | 94.98% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 377 | 5.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,505 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,878 | 38.35% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4,598 | 61.27% |
| Other Units: | 29 | 0.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,505 | 100% |
In 2024, 45.90% 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 87.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.23%). College enrollment is 31.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 823 | 5.95% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 904 | 6.54% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,088 | 22.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,567 | 11.34% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,096 | 7.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,267 | 23.63% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,078 | 22.27% |
| Total: | 13,823 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 12,096 | 87.51% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6,345 | 45.90% |
| Private Insurance: | 13,807 | 65.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 5,808 | 27.63% |
| No Insurance: | 1,404 | 6.68% |
| Total: | 21,019 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 19,615 | 93.32% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 372 | 8.66% |
| Kindergarten: | 355 | 8.27% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,599 | 37.23% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 599 | 13.95% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,370 | 31.90% |
| Total: | 4,295 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 727 | 16.93% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,553 | 59.44% |
ZIP Code 10603 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 541 business establishments, employing about 5,785 people with an annual payroll of $413,478,000. USPS data shows 7,200 residential mailboxes and 433 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 7,200Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 433Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 7,830Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 3,342Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 3,280Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 541Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $97,903,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $413,478,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5,785Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 10603 is located in Westchester County, New York, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New York's 16th and 17th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 10603, and is subdivided into the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ division. It covers 3.369 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 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: | 3.369 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 16,17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 78.37, 382.63 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | New York, NY PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3681677Source: Census |
| Place Name: | White Plains city; New YorkSource: Census |
ZIP Code 10603 is part of 2 school districts, including: Valhalla Union Free School District (Grades KG thru 12) and White Plains City School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 2 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.