ZIP Code 10459: Population, Income, Housing

State: NY

Total population: 48,270 Household income: $38,006 Rent: $1,325

Overview

Total population

48,270

Rent

$1,325

Year built

1986

Household income

$38,006

Per capita income

$21,164

Poverty rate

33.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

59.6%

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

The Bronx

City

New York

Total population

48,270

Adults over 25

30,178

Total households

17,982

Household size

2.6 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

$38,006

Per capita income

$21,164

Poverty rate

33.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

59.6%

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

$1,325

Year built

1986

Households that rent

89.7%

Households that own

10.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.1

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

7.4%

Black

35.3%

Asian

0.8%

Two or more races

18.1%

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

66.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

33.3%

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

14,872 (89.6%)

Commute time to work

39 mins

Work from home

1,720 (10.4%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

42.4%

High school graduate or GED

26.5%

Some college or associate degree

16.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

14.3%

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 10459 with: The Bronx, NY New York, NY New York metro area, NY-NJ New York State United States

ZIP 10459

Total population48,270

Rent$1,325

Year built1986

Household income$38,006

Per capita income$21,164

Poverty rate33.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

The Bronx, NY

Total population1,404,779

Rent$1,458

Year built1955

Household income$48,676

Per capita income$27,421

Poverty rate27.8%

Unemployment rate7%

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	ZIP10459	BoroughThe Bronx, NY	CityNew York, NY	Metro AreaNew York metro area, NY-NJ	StateNew York	CountryUnited States
Total population	48,270	1,404,779	8,483,844	19,798,537	19,852,366	334,922,499
Rent	$1,325	$1,458	$1,821	$1,830	$1,621	$1,413
Year built	1986	1955	1952	1960	1959	1980
Household income	$38,006	$48,676	$80,483	$99,155	$85,974	$80,734
Per capita income	$21,164	$27,421	$51,844	$55,691	$50,712	$44,673
Poverty rate	33.7%	27.8%	17.9%	12.7%	14%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	7%	5.2%	4.5%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 10459

This ZIP Code is located in The Bronx.

Rent & Income

In 10459, the typical monthly rent is $1,325 and the typical household income is $38,006. Rent here is lower than in both New York City and The Bronx, and household income is also lower than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 33.7%, which is higher than in both New York City and The Bronx.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (89.7%), making this a heavily renter area. About 59.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 14.3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 10459 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 10459 — Poverty

How ZIP 10459 compares in New York State (210 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,325	36 / 210	from lower rent	$784 – $3,433
Household income	$38,006	204 / 210	from higher income	$24,086 – $250,001
Poverty rate	33.7%	199 / 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 10459

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 36th 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 10459 ranks 204th 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 199th 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 10459 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,325 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 10459

Annual Household Income: $38,006

💡 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 10459

Estimated Rate: 33.7%

💡 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 10459

In ZIP Code 10459, households that rent: 16,123 (89.7%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	16,123	89.7%
Owner-Occupied	1,859	10.3%

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 10459

In ZIP Code 10459, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 9,604 (59.6%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	9,604	59.6%
Other renter households	6,519	40.4%
Total renter households	16,123	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 10459

Less than High School: 12,797 people (42.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,996 people (26.5%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 5,061 people (16.8%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,324 people (14.3%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,178

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.