10523 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 10523, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

10523 is a zip code in Westchester County, New York, which covers Greenburgh, with a total population of 9,717 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 10523 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 10523.

The estimated population of people living in 10523 is 9,717, with a median age of 34.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 10523 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,717
+3.21%
+0.72%
2020
9,415
+3.09%
-
2019
9,133
+0.62%
-
2018
9,077
 -5.92% -
2017
9,648
 - -

Population of 10523 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 10523 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
31.5%
26.5%
 +18.87%
Black/African American
22.7%
30.1%
 -24.58%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
33.3%
32.1%
 +3.74%
Asian
8.5%
7.6%
 +11.84%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
3%
 +26.67%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 10523 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 10523 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 10523 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 10523 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.4 +0.58% 34 +3.66% 35 -0.85%
2020 34.2 -4.2% 32.8 -4.37% 35.3 -8.79%
2019 35.7 -3.25% 34.3 -1.44% 38.7 -4.21%
2018 36.9 +6.03% 34.8 +8.07% 40.4 +6.04%
2017 34.8 - 32.2 - 38.1 -

The median age of the 10523 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 10523 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 9 664 -1.86% 532 +21.57% 635 650
10 to 19 701 -19.53% 542 +42.07% 569 764
20 to 29 974 +7.99% 657 -11.79% 1,027 576
30 to 39 863 +8.51% 528 +39.9% 869 746
40 to 49 718 -4.26% 509 +25.28% 680 649
50 to 59 686 -22.33% 786 -20.16% 539 638
60 to 69 422 0.66% 386 -0.75% 405 371
70+ 270 -25.36% 410 0.91% 199 400

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 10523 zip code is $110,420.00.

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 10523.

  • Under 25
    $72,833.00
  • 25 to 44
    $112,414.00
  • 45 to 64
    $130,720.00
  • 65 and over
    $69,200.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 10523 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 10523, 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 10523 is currently $136,225.00.

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.

19.38% of households in 10523 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 10523 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.36%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.38%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 10523 is $46,370.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 10523 by the total population of 10523.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 10523 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 10523 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
    16.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.52%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.01%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 10523 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 10523 zip over the age of 16 is 7,618.

Of those people, a total of 73.20% 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 10523 is 67.90%.

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 10523 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 519 26.40% 25.50%
20 to 24 years 672 72.90% 15.50%
25 to 29 years 931 89.00% 13.90%
30 to 34 years 777 81.30% 13.10%
35 to 44 years 1,421 90.70% 0.60%
45 to 54 years 1,409 89.60% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 514 84.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 455 61.80% 4.60%
65 to 74 years 489 44.20% 3.20%
75 years and over 431 2.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 10523. 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 3,304 67.30% 4.80%
Black or African American 1,856 78.20% 12.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 57.90% 0.00%
Asian 707 64.90% 7.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,219 80.90% 2.80%
Two or more races 513 87.70% 15.10%
Hispanic or Latino 2,271 74.50% 5.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,634 68.90% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 10523 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 10523 is 5,169, with median earnings of $63,089.00.

Women in 10523 are earning approximately 99.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,169 $63,089.00
Male 3,031 $63,137.00
Female 2,138 $62,941.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 10523 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 641 $108,750.00
Business and Financial 260 $94,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 101 $97,574.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $94,286.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $123,171.00
Community and Social Service 189 $60,417.00
Legal 115 $98,281.00
Educational and Library 354 $66,667.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $57,426.00
Healthcare Practitioners 420 $89,946.00
Healthcare Support 128 $29,219.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $56,424.00
Law Enforcement 164 $138,158.00
Food Preparation and Serving 219 $24,205.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 106 $58,750.00
Personal Care and Service 185 $24,438.00
Sales 535 $72,775.00
Office and Administrative Support 718 $38,448.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 339 $31,921.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 55 $42,031.00
Production 169 $43,995.00
Transportation and Material Moving 111 $65,729.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 10523 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 10523.

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 384 $127,000.00 257 $93,867.00
Business and Financial 182 $103,438.00 78 $71,400.00
Computer and Mathematical 90 $98,382.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $94,286.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $111,875.00 29 $0.00
Community and Social Service 55 $36,386.00 134 $91,250.00
Legal 58 $96,300.00 57 $126,477.00
Educational and Library 164 $52,368.00 190 $66,944.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $73,125.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 68 $83,750.00 352 $92,500.00
Healthcare Support 39 $0.00 89 $36,406.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 65 $56,424.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 116 $145,000.00 48 $109,342.00
Food Preparation and Serving 164 $21,548.00 55 $50,536.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 97 $59,031.00 9 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 46 $16,750.00 139 $29,042.00
Sales 279 $73,317.00 256 $66,346.00
Office and Administrative Support 331 $38,477.00 387 $38,413.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 339 $31,921.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 51 $41,406.00 4 $0.00
Production 152 $44,457.00 17 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $49,018.00 18 $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 3,235 households in 10523, with an average household size of 3 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 2,286 families living in the 10523 zip code with an average family size of 3.59 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 10523:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,501 235 550 949
Average Household Size 3.57 3.95 4.07 1.23
Total Families 1,501 235 550 0
Average Household Size 3.51 3.51 3.85 0

Poverty

Of the 2,286 families living in 10523, 5.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 10523:

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 3,573 housing units in 10523.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,235 90.54%
Vacant 338 9.46%

42.35% of the total 3,573 housing units in 10523 are rental units. This is approximately 1,513 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,638 are occupied by the owner - or 45.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 10523 is $2,650.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 10523 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
    84
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    66
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    68
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    134
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    348
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    405
  • $3,000 or more
    473

Property Value

The median value of a property in 10523 is $446,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 10523 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    33
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    120
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    43
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    844
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    549
  • $1,000,000 or more
    43

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 10523. The chart below shows the number of properties in 10523 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    555
  • 1940 to 1949
    73
  • 1950 to 1959
    559
  • 1960 to 1969
    702
  • 1970 to 1979
    274
  • 1980 to 1989
    154
  • 1990 to 1999
    383
  • 2000 to 2009
    449
  • 2010 to 2013
    424
  • 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 10523 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    191
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,092
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,330
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    622

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 10523 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 10523 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 10523.

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
    108
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    325
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    495
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    806
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    638
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    327
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    786
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    129
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    135
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    354
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    411
  • 90 or more minutes
    213

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 10523 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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