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Population and households in ZIP 10012
Household size in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.90 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.83 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.82 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 10012 is a place of small households, averaging 1.82 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Only 17 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.5 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 10012 is young: half of its residents are under 35.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.1, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 10012: 3.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 25 of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 10012
Renters in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 83.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.2% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 10012 rent: 78.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 54.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.7% of the housing in ZIP 10012, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 10012 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1943, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 44 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,606 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,765 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,210 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,798 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,193 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 10012 runs $2,798 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,193 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 10012
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.2% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 78.5% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 85.2% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 10012: 85.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 723 New York ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only ten have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 10012: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 10012 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 10012
| Period | ZIP 10012 | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.7%, unemployment in ZIP 10012 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the wider New York area (6.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 10012 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 10012 | 1.82 | 35.5 | 3.5% | 78.2% | 16.7% | 1943 | $2,798 | 85.2% | 96.4% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 10013 | 2.07 | 40.8 | 5.7% | 68.6% | 23.9% | 1954 | $2,747 | 74.0% | 90.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 10003 | 1.79 | 32.6 | 3.4% | 63.2% | 20.1% | 1951 | $2,960 | 83.6% | 97.0% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 10014 | 1.69 | 41.7 | 1.9% | 70.1% | 20.2% | 1946 | $2,946 | 85.5% | 98.6% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 10278 | 2.14 | 35.1 | 11.1% | 9.5% | 29.0% | 1938 | $3,501 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 10002 | 2.12 | 43.2 | 8.7% | 81.1% | 12.6% | 1954 | $1,379 | 40.0% | 71.0% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 10009 | 2.02 | 40.1 | 8.4% | 89.7% | 8.3% | 1949 | $2,202 | 62.2% | 88.8% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 10007 | 2.16 | 34.9 | 6.8% | 67.5% | 11.9% | 1983 | $3,411 | 82.7% | 98.4% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 10011 | 1.72 | 42.9 | 4.8% | 63.6% | 20.9% | 1955 | $2,822 | 78.5% | 95.4% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 10282 | 2.52 | 38.7 | 11.3% | 89.4% | 18.3% | 2000 | $3,501 | 83.9% | 99.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 10038 | 2.09 | 36.4 | 6.1% | 68.7% | 17.6% | 1968 | $2,663 | 70.2% | 88.0% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 10012. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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