ZIP 10021 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in New York city, NY (10021)

Median Income

$156,712

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,705

Wealth inflow

Population

39,479

Unemployment

4.2%

0.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,705 for ZIP 10021 (New York city, NY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.2%+12% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.5%-92% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.0%-66% vs US avg

2,267

Establishments

59,122

Employees

~26 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction1.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade5.7%
Transportation, utilities2.2%
Information6.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate22.0%
Professional, scientific, management23.9%
Education, health care, social23.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.6%
Other services2.6%
Public administration2.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 10021 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.6%, median income rose 1.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 13.0%.

Median Income

$156,712

+109% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate