10162 ZIP Code — New York, NY

New York County, New York

ZIP code 10162 is located in New York, New York, within New York County. It covers approximately 0.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,523 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 212/646.

About ZIP code 10162

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $105,391. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 60% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 10162 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,523

population

0.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

10162 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 10162

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 10162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New York	Acceptable
New York	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

10075 New York (0.4 mi) 10021 New York (0.4 mi) 10028 New York (0.5 mi) 10044 New York (0.6 mi) 10065 New York (0.7 mi) 10128 New York (0.8 mi) 11106 Astoria (1.1 mi) 10155 New York (1.1 mi) 10022 New York (1.2 mi) 10153 New York (1.2 mi) 11102 Astoria (1.3 mi) 10151 New York (1.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,523
Population density	152,300 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	0.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7694
Longitude	-73.9504
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	212/646

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	32.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	20.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	23.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	21.9%	23.5%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,523

Population

152,300

People per sq mi

66.3

Median age

$105,391

Median household income

$73,847

Per capita income

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

152

Housing units

66.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

186

65–74

150

269

75–84

216

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	205	13.5%
18 and over	1,318	86.5%
65 and over	898	59.0%
Median age	66.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Asian 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,412	91.6%
Two or more races	50	3.2%
Asian	44	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	18	1.2%
Black or African American	9	0.6%
Other race	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	32.8%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	24.9%	20.4%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	23.2%	23.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	21.9%	23.5%	11.5%

Under $10k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 20.0%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 23.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	20.0%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	2.1%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	23.3%
Median income	$105,391

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	14.5%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	99.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	61.1%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.3%
1 bedroom	43.8%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	27.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	54.5%
1 vehicle	45.5%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.7%
Electricity	39.7%
No fuel used	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	381	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	310	34.6%
Female householder, no spouse	174	19.4%
Households with children under 18	124	13.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	636	71.0%
Average household size	1.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.2%	26.0%
Married	51.2%	60.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	24.2%	10.9%
Divorced	20.4%	2.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 26.4%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 35.3%

Graduate / professional 30.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	66.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	19.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	22.4%
High school	36	23.1%
College / grad school	54	34.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 42.5%

Finance & real estate 30.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Professional & management 7.3%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Retail trade 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.7%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	29.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.5%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	18.6%
Walk	42.4%
Work from home	29.8%
Other means	5.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.3%
Retirement income	26.3%
Supplemental Security	18.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	15.8%
High blood pressure	23.3%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	5.7%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	17.3%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	3.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	8.1%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	12.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	6.0%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	5.8%
No health insurance	5.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	80.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	4.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	58.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,389	91.2%
Spanish	72	5.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	72	5.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,277	83.8%
Born in same state	1,236	81.2%
Born in different state	950	62.4%
Foreign born	41	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	246	16.2%
Not a US citizen	26	10.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	123	8.1%
Irish	78	5.1%
Arab	73	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	70	4.6%
English	15	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 10162

What city is ZIP code 10162 in?

ZIP code 10162 is primarily assigned to New York, New York.

What county is ZIP code 10162 in?

ZIP code 10162 falls within New York County, New York.

Does ZIP code 10162 have an older population?

59% of residents in ZIP code 10162 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 10162 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 10162 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 10162?

66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 10162?

The median household income in ZIP code 10162 is $105,391, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 10162 in?

ZIP code 10162 observes the EST timezone.