10511 ZIP Code — Buchanan, NY

Westchester County, New York

ZIP code 10511 is located in Buchanan, New York, within Westchester County. It covers approximately 1.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 914.

About ZIP code 10511

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $465,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($132,708) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 10511 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,281

population

1.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

10511 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 10511

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 10511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buchanan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

10548 Montrose (1.4 mi) 10566 Peekskill (2 mi) 10986 Tomkins Cove (2.4 mi) 10993 West Haverstraw (3.7 mi) 10911 Bear Mountain (4 mi) 10980 Stony Point (4.7 mi) 10927 Haverstraw (4.9 mi) 10923 Garnerville (4.9 mi) 10984 Thiells (5.2 mi) 10520 Croton On Hudson (5.2 mi) 10537 Lake Peekskill (6.1 mi) 10547 Mohegan Lake (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,281
Population density	1,521 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	1.50 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	41.2631
Longitude	-73.9488
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	914

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	27.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	23.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	26.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	18.1%	23.2%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,281

Population

1,521

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$132,708

Median household income

$61,669

Per capita income

$465,200

Median home value

$1,577

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

774

Housing units

46.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

159

25–34

160

104

35–44

106

131

45–54

133

110

55–59

111

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	445	19.5%
18 and over	1,836	80.5%
65 and over	412	18.1%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59%

Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

Two or more races 10.6%

Other race 6.5%

Black or African American 4.8%

Asian 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,578	59%
Hispanic or Latino	393	14.7%
Two or more races	284	10.6%
Other race	175	6.5%
Black or African American	129	4.8%
Asian	109	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.8%	27.3%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	23.0%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	37.5%	26.5%	24.4%
Over $200k	18.1%	23.2%	11.5%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 2.3%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k+ 24.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	2.3%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	18.7%
$200k+	24.0%
Median income	$132,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.7%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 49.5%

$500k–$1M 37.5%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$465,200
Median rent / month	$1,577
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	18.5%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	29.9%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	10.2%
Fuel oil	46.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	505	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	115	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	169	21.2%
Households with children under 18	279	35.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	274	34.4%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	27.5%
Married	57.1%	59.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	2.0%	5.3%
Divorced	6.9%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 31.6%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	46.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.6%
Kindergarten	25	5.3%
Elementary school	121	25.5%
High school	183	38.5%
College / grad school	124	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.8%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Professional & management 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 6.7%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Other services 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Information 3.7%

Public administration 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.6%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	7.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 3.1%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	32.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.0%
High blood pressure	26.0%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	7.7%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	19.5%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	10.0%
Poor mental health	12.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	10.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.0%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	1.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,162	94.8%
Spanish	172	8.0%
Other Indo-European	97	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.8%
Other languages	57	2.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,086	91.5%
Born in same state	2,001	87.7%
Born in different state	1,721	75.4%
Foreign born	85	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	195	8.5%
Not a US citizen	96	49.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	510	22.4%
French	48	2.1%
Arab	48	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	26	1.1%
German	15	0.7%
English	8	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 10511

What city is ZIP code 10511 in?

ZIP code 10511 is primarily assigned to Buchanan, New York.

What county is ZIP code 10511 in?

ZIP code 10511 falls within Westchester County, New York.

Is ZIP code 10511 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 10511 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 10511?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 10511 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 10511 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 10511?

The median household income in ZIP code 10511 is $132,708, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 10511 in?

ZIP code 10511 observes the EST timezone.