Census ACS 5-year estimates · 2026

New York Income Statistics for 2026

The average income for households in New York is $128,247, which is 13% higher than the US average.

The median income for households in New York is $85,974, which is 7% higher than the US median.

New York has a population-weighted median household income of $94,710 and mean household income of $127,760 across 1,746 ZIP codes — 8.1% higher than the US average for median income.

Median household income (ZIP-weighted)

$94,710

US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 8.1% higher than the US average

Mean household income (ZIP-weighted)

$127,760

US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 12.3% higher than the US average

Per capita income

$50,756

US per capita: $44,688 · 13.6% higher than the US average

Population & households

Population
19,705,901
Households
7,683,935
ZIP codes
1,746

By age of householder

Median household income by age in New York

Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates

Under 25
$48,816+8% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($45,332)

25 to 44
$100,717+11% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($90,756)

45 to 64Peak
$101,421+4% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($97,843)

65 and over
$59,616+2% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($58,390)

In New York, younger households (householder under 25) report a median income of $48,816. Income peaks for householders aged 45 to 64, at $101,421. Among householders 65 and over, the median falls to $59,616 — a common pattern as people transition from career earnings to retirement income.

Income distribution

How New York households are spread across income levels

Census ACS table B19001 · 7,722,646 households · 2024 5-year estimates

Less than $10,000
448,8366%
$10,000 to $14,999
304,6844%
$15,000 to $19,999
233,5863%
$20,000 to $24,999
249,7413%
$25,000 to $29,999
237,4173%
$30,000 to $34,999
238,3773%
$35,000 to $39,999
231,0133%
$40,000 to $44,999
231,9053%
$45,000 to $49,999
224,0723%
$50,000 to $59,999
435,9376%
$60,000 to $74,999
615,4108%
$75,000 to $99,999
883,13311%
$100,000 to $124,999
728,5869%
$125,000 to $149,999
559,0857%
$150,000 to $199,999
782,84610%
$200,000 or moreLargest
1,318,01817%

Under $50k

31%

$50k–$99k

25%

$100k–$149k

17%

$150k+

27%

New York has 7,722,646 households spread across 16 income brackets. The largest share (17%) falls in the $200,000 or more range. Roughly 44% of households earn $100,000 or more per year. About 31% earn less than $50,000.

Richest New York ZIP codes

Richest ZIP codes are ranked by mean household income among ZCTAs with at least 500 residents. Census suppresses exact medians above $250,000; mean income avoids ties.

RankZIPCountyPopulationMean incomeMedian income
111568Nassau County4,144$559,134$250,001
210282New York County5,887$500,612$250,001
310007New York County7,406$493,446$250,001
410580Westchester County18,391$442,409$250,001
510577Westchester County5,945$432,234$250,001
610583Westchester County40,207$417,244$250,001
710576Westchester County4,891$401,056$250,001
810013New York County27,219$396,109$161,154
910514Westchester County11,790$391,699$250,001
1010506Westchester County6,244$388,871$250,001

Hero statistics use official Census ACS state totals (tables B19013 and S1902). Figures in this section are population-weighted aggregates of ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) estimates for browsing individual ZIP codes. Page URL: https://resource.skyrocketbpo.com/tools/market-research/us-income-demographics-by-zip-code/new-york

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