Zip code 10538: Larchmont, New York
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 10538
10538 is an urban zip code in Larchmont, New York (Westchester County), covering 3.5 sq mi of land. About 17,760 people live here, or 5,054 per square mile. The median resident is 41.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $207,969 a year, about 2.6× the national median of $80,734. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $1,266,600, or 6.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,236 a month.
83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39 minutes each way, and 30% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; legal and social services; and healthcare. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 24% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another Indo-European language such as French, German, Russian or Hindi.
How 10538 compares
- Median household income$207,96999thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · NY $85,97433rd of 1,602 in NY
- Per capita income$147,28799thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · NY $50,71222nd of 1,690 in NY
- 99thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · NY 40.2%35th of 1,691 in NY
- Median earnings per worker$124,19699thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · NY $55,32126th of 1,676 in NY
- Median home value$1,266,60098thU.S. $332,700 · NY $423,80036th of 1,614 in NY
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · NY 0.51778th of 1,669 in NY
- Average commute39 min96thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NY 32.6 min216th of 1,618 in NY
- Work from home29.8%94thU.S. 15.1% · NY 14.9%94th of 1,685 in NY
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · NY 52.1%245th of 1,579 in NY
- Median gross rent$2,23691stU.S. $1,413 · NY $1,621185th of 1,367 in NY
- 91stU.S. 10% · NY 9.7%339th of 1,685 in NY
- Broadband access96.6%90thStrengthU.S. 91% · NY 90.8%249th of 1,673 in NY
- Residents under 1827.1%87thU.S. 22% · NY 20.5%157th of 1,693 in NY
- Population density5,054/sq mi81stU.S. 95/sq mi · NY 421/sq mi295th of 1,693 in NY
- Healthcare workers11.4%75thU.S. 9.7% · NY 11.8%639th of 1,685 in NY
- Homeownership rate78.3%74thU.S. 65.2% · NY 54.3%906th of 1,673 in NY
- 70thU.S. 5.2% · NY 6.4%541st of 1,685 in NY
- Median age41.166thU.S. 38.9 · NY 39.81,097th of 1,693 in NY
- 63rdU.S. 14.1% · NY 22.8%415th of 1,693 in NY
- Tech workers3.1%54thU.S. 3.8% · NY 3.5%531st of 1,685 in NY
- 38thU.S. 17.2% · NY 17.9%1,349th of 1,693 in NY
- Diversity index34.429thU.S. 61.4 · NY 65.5666th of 1,693 in NY
- Housing vacancy4.6%29thU.S. 10.1% · NY 10%1,317th of 1,675 in NY
- Government workers11.3%29thU.S. 14.5% · NY 16.4%1,438th of 1,685 in NY
- Population17,76027thU.S. 334,922,499 · NY 19,852,366361st of 1,693 in NY
- Veterans2.1%7thU.S. 6.2% · NY 3.7%1,444th of 1,693 in NY
- Uninsured rate1.8%4thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · NY 5.1%1,296th of 1,689 in NY
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 12.5% · NY 14%1,498th of 1,679 in NY
| Measure | 10538 | Westchester | NY | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in NY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeStrength | $207,969 | $118,976 | $85,974 | $80,734 | 33rd of 1,602 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $147,287 | $72,705 | $50,712 | $44,673 | 22nd of 1,690 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 82.5% | 53.1% | 40.2% | 35.7% | 35th of 1,691 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $124,196 | $70,215 | $55,321 | $49,666 | 26th of 1,676 | |
| Median home value | $1,266,600 | $663,200 | $423,800 | $332,700 | 36th of 1,614 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.553 | 0.538 | 0.517 | 0.483 | 78th of 1,669 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 39 min | 34.6 min | 32.6 min | 26.4 min | 216th of 1,618 | |
| Work from home | 29.8% | 19.1% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 94th of 1,685 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 65.6% | 54.1% | 52.1% | 51.1% | 245th of 1,579 | |
| Median gross rent | $2,236 | $1,951 | $1,621 | $1,413 | 185th of 1,367 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.2% | 11.1% | 9.7% | 10% | 339th of 1,685 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 96.6% | 93.7% | 90.8% | 91% | 249th of 1,673 | |
| Residents under 18 | 27.1% | 21.3% | 20.5% | 22% | 157th of 1,693 | |
| Population density | 5,054/sq mi | 2,320/sq mi | 421/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 295th of 1,693 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.4% | 10.9% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 639th of 1,685 | |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 61.8% | 54.3% | 65.2% | 906th of 1,673 | |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 541st of 1,685 | |
| Median age | 41.1 | 41.8 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 1,097th of 1,693 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.3% | 26.1% | 22.8% | 14.1% | 415th of 1,693 | |
| Tech workers | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.5% | 3.8% | 531st of 1,685 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15% | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 1,349th of 1,693 | |
| Diversity index | 34.4 | 66.2 | 65.5 | 61.4 | 666th of 1,693 | |
| Housing vacancy | 4.6% | 5.4% | 10% | 10.1% | 1,317th of 1,675 | |
| Government workers | 11.3% | 15.4% | 16.4% | 14.5% | 1,438th of 1,685 | |
| Population | 17,760 | 999,677 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 | 361st of 1,693 | |
| Veterans | 2.1% | 2.9% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 1,444th of 1,693 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.8% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 8.4% | 1,296th of 1,689 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 3% | 9% | 14% | 12.5% | 1,498th of 1,679 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White80%
- Black4%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian3%
- Native American0.2%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.7%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,743
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 74.4%
- Married couples
- 66.9%
- Living alone
- 22.9%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.1%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 7,070
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Vacant
- 4.6%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 6.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 65.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 34.4%
- Home value to income
- 6.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 10538 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $158,894 | $74,888 |
| Service | $39,177 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $121,506 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $74,538 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,920 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 98.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 82.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 47.2%
- Households with broadband
- 96.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 86.3%
- No internet access
- 0.8%
- Without health insurance
- 1.8%
- Limited-English households
- 2.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Larchmont
- State
- New York
- County
- Westchester County
- Center point
- 40.9378° N, 73.7565° W
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Larchmont31% of zip
- New Rochelle3% of zip
- Mamaroneck2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 10538
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10543 | Mamaroneck, NY | 1.5 mi | $126,417 |
| 10804 | New Rochelle, NY | 1.8 mi | $250,000+ |
| 10801 | New Rochelle, NY | 2 mi | $85,573 |
| 10802 | New Rochelle, NY · PO box | 2.3 mi | — |
| 10709 | Eastchester, NY | 2.9 mi | $170,417 |
| 10528 | Harrison, NY | 3.1 mi | $154,416 |
| 10805 | New Rochelle, NY | 3.6 mi | $102,109 |
| 10552 | Mount Vernon, NY | 3.7 mi | $96,717 |
| 10803 | Pelham, NY | 3.7 mi | $215,208 |
| 10707 | Tuckahoe, NY | 3.8 mi | $130,957 |
| 10708 | Bronxville, NY | 3.8 mi | $126,343 |
| 10583 | Scarsdale, NY | 3.9 mi | $250,000+ |
Zip codes like 10538 elsewhere
Questions about 10538
What city is zip code 10538?
10538 is assigned to Larchmont, New York. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 10538 in?
10538 is in Westchester County, New York.
What is the population of 10538?
About 17,760 people live in 10538, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 10538 in?
10538 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 10538?
The median household income in 10538 is $207,969.
What zip codes are near 10538?
The closest zip codes to 10538 are 10543, 10804, 10801, 10802, 10709.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 10538, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.