10308 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 10308, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

10308 is a zip code in Richmond County, New York, which covers Staten, with a total population of 30,353 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 10308 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 10308.

The estimated population of people living in 10308 is 30,353, with a median age of 42.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 10308 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,353
+5.02%
+1.10%
2020
28,901
 -2.07% -
2019
29,512
 -2.23% -
2018
30,186
+0.54%
-
2017
30,024
 - -

Population of 10308 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 10308 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.7%
82.8%
 -1.33%
Black/African American
1.4%
0.9%
 +55.56%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
11.4%
11%
 +3.64%
Asian
3.9%
4.7%
 -17.02%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
0.5%
 +220.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 10308 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 10308 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 10308 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 10308 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.8 -0.23% 42.5 +3.91% 43.1 -1.82%
2020 42.9 -0.23% 40.9 -0.73% 43.9 -1.79%
2019 43 +0.23% 41.2 +3% 44.7 -1.11%
2018 42.9 -0.23% 40 -0.25% 45.2 -0.22%
2017 43 - 40.1 - 45.3 -

The median age of the 10308 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 10308 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,842 -35.76% 1,270 +22.64% 1,265 1,579
10 to 19 1,685 +4.58% 1,592 +26.53% 1,752 2,036
20 to 29 1,997 -15.83% 1,930 +1.06% 1,682 1,934
30 to 39 1,721 +27.24% 1,625 +16.98% 2,224 1,917
40 to 49 2,136 -14.94% 2,491 -24.17% 1,832 1,911
50 to 59 2,202 +15.02% 2,480 -1.17% 2,528 2,427
60 to 69 1,524 +20.95% 1,807 +15.9% 1,855 2,092
70+ 1,401 -3.37% 2,321 -15.47% 1,340 1,979

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 10308 zip code is $116,082.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 10308.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $122,518.00
  • 45 to 64
    $138,394.00
  • 65 and over
    $76,055.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 10308 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 10308, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 10308 is currently $126,978.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

18.25% of households in 10308 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 10308 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.60%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    18.25%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 10308 is $44,979.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 10308 by the total population of 10308.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 10308 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 10308 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    20.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.70%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 10308 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 10308 zip over the age of 16 is 25,347.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 10308 is 59.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 10308 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,626 13.30% 24.90%
20 to 24 years 1,466 73.90% 10.90%
25 to 29 years 2,150 90.80% 8.80%
30 to 34 years 2,338 90.60% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 3,398 86.50% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 4,796 79.20% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 2,307 73.10% 0.90%
60 to 64 years 2,513 48.90% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 2,907 23.80% 5.20%
75 years and over 1,846 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 10308. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 22,878 62.30% 4.10%
Black or African American 322 64.90% 12.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 875 64.30% 7.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 363 73.00% 12.10%
Two or more races 891 50.70% 10.60%
Hispanic or Latino 2,436 68.30% 4.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,418 61.70% 4.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 10308 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 10308 is 15,035, with median earnings of $65,375.00.

Women in 10308 are earning approximately 84.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,035 $65,375.00
Male 7,900 $71,549.00
Female 7,135 $60,177.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 10308 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,561 $82,583.00
Business and Financial 1,104 $72,244.00
Computer and Mathematical 571 $79,201.00
Architecture and Engineering 151 $68,556.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 132 $114,286.00
Community and Social Service 430 $67,941.00
Legal 103 $160,042.00
Educational and Library 1,777 $68,255.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 300 $68,443.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,294 $81,507.00
Healthcare Support 433 $42,796.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 313 $62,448.00
Law Enforcement 375 $84,659.00
Food Preparation and Serving 370 $21,316.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 230 $56,000.00
Personal Care and Service 251 $19,556.00
Sales 1,114 $50,810.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,834 $48,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 993 $80,906.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 283 $76,178.00
Production 387 $53,507.00
Transportation and Material Moving 520 $54,688.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 10308 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 10308.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 865 $79,663.00 696 $105,208.00
Business and Financial 627 $72,340.00 477 $64,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 455 $77,520.00 116 $100,966.00
Architecture and Engineering 143 $68,384.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $63,295.00 75 $116,223.00
Community and Social Service 171 $68,864.00 259 $48,325.00
Legal 89 $160,625.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 212 $70,263.00 1,565 $68,151.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 113 $97,722.00 187 $67,759.00
Healthcare Practitioners 295 $102,438.00 999 $79,764.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00 407 $43,651.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 304 $62,900.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 316 $101,000.00 59 $61,932.00
Food Preparation and Serving 262 $40,346.00 108 $9,844.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 208 $56,063.00 22 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $0.00 217 $18,185.00
Sales 760 $76,971.00 354 $15,411.00
Office and Administrative Support 423 $62,574.00 1,411 $46,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 993 $80,906.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 232 $77,404.00 51 $0.00
Production 343 $62,604.00 44 $36,625.00
Transportation and Material Moving 493 $51,484.00 27 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 10,488 households in 10308, with an average household size of 2.89 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 8,360 families living in the 10308 zip code with an average family size of 3.28 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 10308:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,940 465 955 2,128
Average Household Size 3.4 3.03 3.05 1.13
Total Families 6,940 465 955 0
Average Household Size 3.37 2.92 2.84 0

Poverty

Of the 8,360 families living in 10308, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 10308:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,364 housing units in 10308.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,488 92.29%
Vacant 876 7.71%

16.31% of the total 11,364 housing units in 10308 are rental units. This is approximately 1,853 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,217 are occupied by the owner - or 72.31% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 10308 is $1,660.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 10308 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    418
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    207
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    591
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    401
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    366
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    228
  • $3,000 or more
    60

Property Value

The median value of a property in 10308 is $591,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 10308 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    100
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    56
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    28
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    190
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,877
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5,845
  • $1,000,000 or more
    109

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 10308. The chart below shows the number of properties in 10308 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,139
  • 1940 to 1949
    503
  • 1950 to 1959
    769
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,198
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,066
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,671
  • 1990 to 1999
    966
  • 2000 to 2009
    675
  • 2010 to 2013
    377
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 10308 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    897
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,186
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,526
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,879

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 10308 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 10308 that commute to work in a particular way.

48.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 10308.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    31
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    175
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    611
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    984
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,154
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    921
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,621
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    499
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    502
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,256
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,194
  • 90 or more minutes
    2,250

Summary

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