10552 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 10552, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

10552 is a zip code in Westchester County, New York, which covers Mount Vernon, with a total population of 23,067 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 10552 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 10552.

The estimated population of people living in 10552 is 23,067, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 10552 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,067
+8.08%
+11.90%
2020
21,342
+5.64%
-
2019
20,202
+3.23%
-
2018
19,569
 -5.07% -
2017
20,614
 - -

Population of 10552 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 10552 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
36.1%
37.8%
 -4.50%
Black/African American
35.5%
40.3%
 -11.91%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
18.1%
16.9%
 +7.10%
Asian
3.9%
3.3%
 +18.18%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
1.4%
 +257.14%
Other
1.4%
0.3%
 +366.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 10552 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 10552 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 10552 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 10552 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 +0.92% 41.2 +1.23% 47.9 +0.42%
2020 43.5 -2.03% 40.7 -1.21% 47.7 +1.27%
2019 44.4 -1.11% 41.2 -3.29% 47.1 0%
2018 44.9 +2.05% 42.6 -0.93% 47.1 +3.06%
2017 44 - 43 - 45.7 -

The median age of the 10552 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 10552 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 1,020 +23.96% 1,178 -26.07% 1,267 887
10 to 19 743 +59.67% 815 +54.49% 1,182 1,226
20 to 29 1,357 -16.4% 1,123 +19.36% 1,146 1,302
30 to 39 1,108 +18.59% 1,783 +1.07% 1,291 1,784
40 to 49 1,208 +34.82% 1,437 +19.97% 1,633 1,722
50 to 59 1,368 -9.6% 1,866 +18.52% 1,194 2,206
60 to 69 1,200 +14.02% 1,283 +24.45% 1,332 1,621
70+ 1,103 +9.04% 2,022 +3.96% 1,191 2,083

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 10552 zip code is $86,470.00.

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 10552.

  • Under 25
    $32,344.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,535.00
  • 45 to 64
    $94,533.00
  • 65 and over
    $66,625.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 10552 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 10552, 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 10552 is currently $113,484.00.

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.

15.48% of households in 10552 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 10552 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.76%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    15.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 10552 is $49,790.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 10552 by the total population of 10552.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 10552 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 10552 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
    26.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.00%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 10552 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 10552 zip over the age of 16 is 19,683.

Of those people, a total of 64.60% 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 10552 is 60.90%.

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 10552 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,178 9.90% 56.40%
20 to 24 years 1,049 80.60% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 1,399 88.40% 7.70%
30 to 34 years 1,768 95.60% 1.50%
35 to 44 years 2,980 85.70% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 3,348 85.00% 1.70%
55 to 59 years 1,734 79.70% 12.40%
60 to 64 years 1,510 74.00% 3.70%
65 to 74 years 2,434 34.80% 4.80%
75 years and over 2,283 3.40% 20.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 10552. 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 8,289 56.20% 5.70%
Black or African American 7,793 68.60% 6.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 115 47.00% 0.00%
Asian 824 79.40% 2.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,864 72.20% 4.30%
Two or more races 798 83.00% 7.70%
Hispanic or Latino 3,041 73.20% 4.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,521 55.20% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 10552 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 10552 is 11,983, with median earnings of $57,257.00.

Women in 10552 are earning approximately 79.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,983 $57,257.00
Male 5,143 $67,296.00
Female 6,840 $53,280.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 10552 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 1,370 $86,818.00
Business and Financial 1,019 $129,934.00
Computer and Mathematical 395 $105,474.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $57,115.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 77 $90,956.00
Community and Social Service 612 $72,312.00
Legal 203 $64,148.00
Educational and Library 1,640 $47,123.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 285 $34,354.00
Healthcare Practitioners 844 $86,987.00
Healthcare Support 559 $42,132.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 217 $44,301.00
Law Enforcement 79 $77,321.00
Food Preparation and Serving 324 $33,529.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 387 $28,693.00
Personal Care and Service 264 $33,056.00
Sales 962 $38,182.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,311 $46,700.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 307 $82,928.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $52,083.00
Production 179 $51,705.00
Transportation and Material Moving 467 $76,219.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 10552 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 10552.

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 688 $76,625.00 682 $108,182.00
Business and Financial 375 $148,125.00 644 $116,953.00
Computer and Mathematical 296 $136,204.00 99 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $100,625.00 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 26 $0.00 51 $91,250.00
Community and Social Service 115 $76,194.00 497 $72,020.00
Legal 36 $223,611.00 167 $62,670.00
Educational and Library 396 $58,854.00 1,244 $46,509.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 142 $34,625.00 143 $32,261.00
Healthcare Practitioners 214 $90,000.00 630 $86,987.00
Healthcare Support 157 $51,259.00 402 $27,136.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $57,292.00 103 $26,250.00
Law Enforcement 71 $77,036.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 228 $33,529.00 96 $33,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 303 $27,301.00 84 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $16,734.00 211 $33,935.00
Sales 502 $51,455.00 460 $23,667.00
Office and Administrative Support 282 $47,241.00 1,029 $46,509.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 307 $82,928.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $52,083.00 0 $0.00
Production 107 $105,536.00 72 $39,063.00
Transportation and Material Moving 447 $76,406.00 20 $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 9,841 households in 10552, with an average household size of 2.29 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 5,758 families living in the 10552 zip code with an average family size of 3.04 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 10552:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,722 312 1,724 4,083
Average Household Size 3.03 4.06 3.07 1.16
Total Families 3,722 312 1,724 0
Average Household Size 3.02 3.68 2.96 0

Poverty

Of the 5,758 families living in 10552, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 10552:

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 10,161 housing units in 10552.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,841 96.85%
Vacant 320 3.15%

39.46% of the total 10,161 housing units in 10552 are rental units. This is approximately 4,010 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,743 are occupied by the owner - or 56.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 10552 is $1,646.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 10552 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    102
  • $500 to $999
    320
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,091
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,689
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    481
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    163
  • $3,000 or more
    164

Property Value

The median value of a property in 10552 is $370,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 10552 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    43
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    915
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    734
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    519
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    323
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,157
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,930
  • $1,000,000 or more
    122

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 10552. The chart below shows the number of properties in 10552 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,171
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,722
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,719
  • 1960 to 1969
    988
  • 1970 to 1979
    577
  • 1980 to 1989
    175
  • 1990 to 1999
    297
  • 2000 to 2009
    297
  • 2010 to 2013
    215
  • 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 10552 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,058
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,687
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,318
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    778

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 10552 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 10552 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 10552.

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
    188
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    345
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,008
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,091
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,113
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    798
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,365
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    299
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    622
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,420
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,918
  • 90 or more minutes
    560

Summary

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