10516 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 10516, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

10516 is a zip code in Putnam County, New York, which covers Philips and Putnam Valley, with a total population of 5,639 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 10516 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 10516.

The estimated population of people living in 10516 is 5,639, with a median age of 46.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 10516 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,639
+3.49%
+2.14%
2020
5,449
+1.38%
-
2019
5,375
 -3.01% -
2018
5,542
+0.38%
-
2017
5,521
 - -

Population of 10516 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 10516 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
87.2%
88.6%
 -1.58%
Black/African American
3.4%
1%
 +240.00%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
7.4%
 -10.81%
Asian
1.2%
0.8%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
1.7%
 -5.88%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 10516 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 10516 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 10516 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 10516 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46 +0.22% 45 -1.32% 46.9 +1.3%
2020 45.9 -4.18% 45.6 -2.77% 46.3 -4.93%
2019 47.9 +1.48% 46.9 +4.69% 48.7 -0.41%
2018 47.2 +0.43% 44.8 +2.75% 48.9 -0.41%
2017 47 - 43.6 - 49.1 -

The median age of the 10516 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 10516 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 9 333 -7.03% 262 +22.54% 291 324
10 to 19 429 +6.59% 260 -19.01% 448 207
20 to 29 304 -24.42% 199 -2.44% 235 190
30 to 39 266 +30.95% 254 +25.53% 324 319
40 to 49 378 +9.66% 476 -7.52% 411 431
50 to 59 445 -13.74% 440 -5.3% 382 416
60 to 69 390 +14.76% 472 2.08% 442 470
70+ 272 +40.07% 341 +6.67% 387 362

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 10516 zip code is $119,980.00.

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 10516.

  • Under 25
    $31,741.00
  • 25 to 44
    $144,965.00
  • 45 to 64
    $145,288.00
  • 65 and over
    $79,939.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 10516 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 10516, 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 10516 is currently $162,188.00.

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.

26.76% of households in 10516 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 10516 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.78%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 10516 is $67,072.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 10516 by the total population of 10516.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 10516 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 10516 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
    34.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17.12%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 10516 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 10516 zip over the age of 16 is 4,630.

Of those people, a total of 66.20% 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 10516 is 63.10%.

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 10516 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 261 36.00% 11.70%
20 to 24 years 292 80.80% 13.10%
25 to 29 years 133 87.20% 14.70%
30 to 34 years 191 73.80% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 866 85.70% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 826 89.70% 5.10%
55 to 59 years 400 78.30% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 486 74.50% 3.90%
65 to 74 years 796 35.20% 4.60%
75 years and over 379 10.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 10516. 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 4,299 66.40% 4.60%
Black or African American 98 66.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 100.00% 100.00%
Asian 60 58.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 72 23.60% 17.60%
Two or more races 98 91.80% 6.70%
Hispanic or Latino 303 69.60% 13.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,112 65.70% 4.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 10516 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 10516 is 2,921, with median earnings of $74,698.00.

Women in 10516 are earning approximately 53.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,921 $74,698.00
Male 1,628 $96,125.00
Female 1,293 $51,695.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 10516 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 241 $130,208.00
Business and Financial 209 $86,705.00
Computer and Mathematical 81 $122,188.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $84,813.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $202,596.00
Community and Social Service 93 $33,942.00
Legal 119 $198,125.00
Educational and Library 332 $80,714.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 310 $75,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 139 $75,938.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $133,542.00
Food Preparation and Serving 69 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $53,477.00
Personal Care and Service 113 $21,250.00
Sales 389 $115,054.00
Office and Administrative Support 273 $63,191.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $36,786.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 31 $144,792.00
Production 40 $34,265.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $43,375.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 10516 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 10516.

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 166 $170,357.00 75 $67,639.00
Business and Financial 134 $92,500.00 75 $54,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 75 $120,313.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 64 $118,438.00 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $203,125.00 11 $63,750.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 93 $33,942.00
Legal 48 $200,833.00 71 $154,750.00
Educational and Library 167 $83,668.00 165 $68,935.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 174 $82,500.00 136 $46,111.00
Healthcare Practitioners 21 $109,583.00 118 $69,375.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $133,542.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $2,499.00 34 $26,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $53,867.00 10 $4,167.00
Personal Care and Service 33 $75,662.00 80 $11,250.00
Sales 212 $125,661.00 177 $46,078.00
Office and Administrative Support 95 $111,417.00 178 $48,500.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $36,786.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 27 $250,001.00 4 $0.00
Production 36 $34,559.00 4 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $43,375.00 0 $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 2,283 households in 10516, with an average household size of 2.46 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 1,574 families living in the 10516 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 10516:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,253 92 229 709
Average Household Size 3.07 3.39 2.62 1.21
Total Families 1,253 92 229 0
Average Household Size 3.06 2.89 2.52 0

Poverty

Of the 1,574 families living in 10516, 4.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 10516:

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 2,561 housing units in 10516.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,283 89.14%
Vacant 278 10.86%

17.69% of the total 2,561 housing units in 10516 are rental units. This is approximately 453 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,714 are occupied by the owner - or 66.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 10516 is $1,608.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 10516 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
    116
  • Less than $500
    21
  • $500 to $999
    87
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    88
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    141
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    82
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    34
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 10516 is $536,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 10516 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    82
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    31
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    109
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    521
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    822
  • $1,000,000 or more
    132

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 10516. The chart below shows the number of properties in 10516 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    830
  • 1940 to 1949
    113
  • 1950 to 1959
    215
  • 1960 to 1969
    227
  • 1970 to 1979
    388
  • 1980 to 1989
    188
  • 1990 to 1999
    182
  • 2000 to 2009
    270
  • 2010 to 2013
    140
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 10516 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    153
  • 1 vehicle available
    869
  • 2 vehicles available
    881
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    380

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 10516 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 10516 that commute to work in a particular way.

50.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 10516.

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
    76
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    97
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    187
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    101
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    147
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    94
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    226
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    63
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    282
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    370
  • 90 or more minutes
    413

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 10516 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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