ZIP Code 10309: Population, Income, Housing

State: NY

Total population: 34,885 Household income: $116,098 Rent: $1,893

Overview

Total population

34,885

Rent

$1,893

Year built

1988

Household income

$116,098

Per capita income

$50,620

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

60.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New York

Borough

Staten Island

City

New York

Total population

34,885

Adults over 25

24,577

Total households

12,222

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$116,098

Per capita income

$50,620

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

60.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,893

Year built

1988

Households that rent

23.7%

Households that own

76.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

86.4%

Black

0.8%

Asian

4.4%

Two or more races

4.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

7.8%

Not Hispanic or Latino

92.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,519 (88.2%)

Commute time to work

43 mins

Work from home

1,945 (11.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

22.9%

High school graduate or GED

28.9%

Some college or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

40.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 10309 with: Staten Island, NY New York, NY New York metro area, NY-NJ New York State United States

ZIP 10309

Total population34,885

Rent$1,893

Year built1988

Household income$116,098

Per capita income$50,620

Poverty rate7.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Staten Island, NY

Total population494,956

Rent$1,733

Year built1974

Household income$98,333

Per capita income$44,071

Poverty rate11.5%

Unemployment rate4.6%

New York, NY

Total population8,483,844

Rent$1,821

Year built1952

Household income$80,483

Per capita income$51,844

Poverty rate17.9%

Unemployment rate5.2%

New York Metro Area, NY-NJ

Total population19,798,537

Rent$1,830

Year built1960

Household income$99,155

Per capita income$55,691

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

New York State

Total population19,852,366

Rent$1,621

Year built1959

Household income$85,974

Per capita income$50,712

Poverty rate14%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP10309	BoroughStaten Island, NY	CityNew York, NY	Metro AreaNew York metro area, NY-NJ	StateNew York	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,885	494,956	8,483,844	19,798,537	19,852,366	334,922,499
Rent	$1,893	$1,733	$1,821	$1,830	$1,621	$1,413
Year built	1988	1974	1952	1960	1959	1980
Household income	$116,098	$98,333	$80,483	$99,155	$85,974	$80,734
Per capita income	$50,620	$44,071	$51,844	$55,691	$50,712	$44,673
Poverty rate	7.1%	11.5%	17.9%	12.7%	14%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.6%	5.2%	4.5%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 10309

This ZIP Code is located in Staten Island.

Rent & Income

In 10309, the typical monthly rent is $1,893 and the typical household income is $116,098. Rent here is similar to New York City and higher than Staten Island, and household income is higher than both New York City and Staten Island. The estimated poverty rate is 7.1%, which is lower than in both New York City and Staten Island.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 23.7% of households. About 60.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 40.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 10309 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 10309 — Poverty

How ZIP 10309 compares in New York State (210 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,893	124 / 210	from lower rent	$784 – $3,433
Household income	$116,098	50 / 210	from higher income	$24,086 – $250,001
Poverty rate	7.1%	45 / 210	from lower poverty	2% – 45.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New York State with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 10309

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 124th out of 210 ZIP Codes in New York State. In New York State as a whole, the range goes from $784 in ZIP 14701 up to $3,433 in ZIP 10016.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 10309 ranks 50th out of 210 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $24,086 in ZIP 10454 up to $250,001 in ZIP 10583.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 45th out of 210 ZIP Codes. Across New York State, figures vary from 2% in ZIP 11710 up to 45.2% in ZIP 10454.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 10309 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,893 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 10309

Annual Household Income: $116,098

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 10309

Estimated Rate: 7.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 10309

In ZIP Code 10309, households that rent: 2,892 (23.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,892	23.7%
Owner-Occupied	9,330	76.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 10309

In ZIP Code 10309, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,758 (60.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,758	60.8%
Other renter households	1,134	39.2%
Total renter households	2,892	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 10309

Less than High School: 5,637 people (22.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,099 people (28.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,967 people (8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,874 people (40.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,577

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.