Top 100 Most Expensive Zip Codes in US by Forbes in 2013-Rank no.21-10021, New York, NY

Rank no.21 – 10021, New York, NY

No. 8: 10021, Upper East Side, New York City
The Upper East Side isn’t just one of New York City’s wealthiest neighborhoods, it’s also one of the most expensive in the country! Zip code 10021, which stretches almost ten blocks between East 68th Street and 77th Street and includes coveted real estate near Central Park, has a median home price of $3,980,829.

10021 zip code is located in southeast New York. 10021 zip code is part of New York County. 10021 zip code has 0.39 square miles of land area and has no water area. As of 2010, the total 10021 zip code population is 43,631, which has shrunk 57.26% since 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 2.12% and is much lower than the national average rate of 9.71%. 10021 zip code median household income is $75,472 in 2000. 10021 zip code median house value is $1,000,001 in 2000. On average, the public school district that covers 10021 zip code is much better than the state average in quality. The 10021 zip code area codes are 212, 646, 917.

Median Home Price: $3,980,829
Average Days On Market: 394
Number Of Homes On The Market: 162

City: New York, NY
County: New York County, NY

Estimated zip code population in 2011: 41,546
Zip code population in 2010: 43,631
Zip code population in 2000: 102,078

Populations/Races

As of 2010, the total population of 10021 Zip Code is 43,631, which is 57.26% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 2.12% and is much lower than the national average rate of 9.71%. The 10021 Zip Code population density is 112,711.14 people per square mile, which is much higher than the state average density of 355.20 people per square mile and is much higher than the national average density of 81.32 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in 10021 Zip Code is white, which represent 87.99% of the total population. The average 10021 Zip Code education level is higher than the state average and is higher than the national average.

Income/Careers

As of 2000, the per capita income of 10021 Zip Code is $91,064, which is much higher than the state average of $23,389 and is much higher than the national average of $21,587. 10021 Zip Code median household income is $75,472. On average 10021 Zip Code residents spend 28.1 minutes per day commuting to work, which is lower than the state average of 31.7 minutes and is higher than the national average of 25.1 minutes.

Housing

As of 2000, median price of a house in 10021 Zip Code is $1,000,001, which is much higher than the state average of $296,500 and is much higher than the national average of $179,900. The median year that a house in 10021 Zip Code was built is 1954, which is about the same as the median year for a house built in the state which is 1954 and is older than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1971.

Cost of Living

The Upper East Side maintains the highest pricing per square foot in the United States. A 2002 report cited the average cost per square meter as $8,856; however, that price has noticed a substantial jump, increasing to almost as much as $11,200 per square meter as of 2006. There are some buildings however which cost about $125 per square foot.

The only public housing projects for those of low to moderate incomes on the Upper East Side are located just south of the neighborhood’s northern limit at 96th Street, the Holmes Towers and Isaacs Houses.

Temperature

The average temperature of 10021 Zip Code is 51.69°F, which is higher than the New York average temperature of 48.17°F and is lower than the national average temperature of 54.45°F.

Landmarks and cultural institutions

East 69th Street between Park and Madison Avenues with its townhouses is a typical example of the many sidestreets of the Upper East Side

The area is host to some of the most famous museums in the world. The string of museums along Fifth Avenue fronting Central Park has been dubbed “Museum Mile.” It was once named “Millionaire’s Row.”

Estimated zip code population in 2011: 41,546
Zip code population in 2010: 43,631
Zip code population in 2000: 102,078

Houses and condos: 29,131
Renter-occupied apartments: 13,705
% of renters here: 59%
State: 46%

Mar. 2012 cost of living index in zip code 10021: 159.4 (very high, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 0.4 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 107,325 people per square mile

(very high).

Real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2011:
This zip code: 0.8% ($8,296)
New York: 1.5% ($4,273)

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2011: $8,186 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2011: $8,411 (0.8%)

For population 25 years and over in 10021:
High school or higher: 97.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 80.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 40.8%
Unemployed: 3.4%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.8 minutes
For population 15 years and over in 10021:
Never married: 38.5%
Now married: 45.4%
Separated: 1.7%
Widowed: 5.6%
Divorced: 8.8%
Zip code 10021 compared to state average:
Median household income above state average.
Median house value significantly above state average.
Unemployed percentage below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor’s degree or higher significantly above state average.

100% urban population.

Estimated median house/condo value in 2011: $1,000,001
10021: $1,000,001
New York: $285,300
Median resident age:
This zip code: 41.8 years
New York median age: 38.1 years

Average household size:
This zip code: 1.8 people
New York: 2.6 people

Estimated median household income in 2011:
This zip code:
$109,343
New York:
$55,246
Notable locations in zip code 10021:
C V Starr Pavillion
Kips Bay Building
Lasdon House
Olin Hall
Payson House
Stich Medical Offices
Frick Collection
Whitney Museum of American Art
Memorial Sloane – Kettering International Center
Bohemian National Hall
Union Club of New York
Asia Society
Catholic Center for the Blind
Fire Department New York Engine 44

Churches in zip code 10021 include:
Church of the Epiphany
Jan Hus Presbyterian Church
Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Saint John the Martyr Catholic Church
Central Gospel Chapel
Saint Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church
Temple Israel
Church of the Resurrection
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church

Tourist attractions (not listed on the city page) :
Alaska on Madison (Museums; 937 Madison Ave)
Asiastore at Asia Society and Museum (725 Park Avenue), Central Park Zoo (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities;
830 5th Avenue)
Cielo E Mar Charter Service (Tourism Consultants; 23rd SSaint Chelsea Piers)
Colonial Dames of America (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 421 East 61st Street),
Central Park Carousel (Amusement & Theme Parks; East 65th Street)
C.M. Tours (20 East 74th Street 6E)

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2011 in zip code 10021:
$15,000 to $19,999: 12
$35,000 to $39,999: 13
$70,000 to $79,999: 13
$100,000 to $124,999: 130
$200,000 to $249,999: 152
$250,000 to $299,999: 120
$300,000 to $399,999: 518
$400,000 to $499,999: 646
$500,000 to $749,999: 1,689
$750,000 to $999,999: 1,123
$1,000,000 or more: 5,111

Rent paid by renters in 2011 in zip code 10021:
Less than $100: 76
$100 to $149: 28
$200 to $249: 132
$250 to $299: 60
$300 to $349: 51
$350 to $399: 12
$400 to $449: 14
$450 to $499: 113
$500 to $549: 95
$550 to $599: 26
$600 to $649: 177
$650 to $699: 125
$700 to $749: 73
$750 to $799: 111
$800 to $899: 463
$900 to $999: 266
$1,000 to $1,249: 1,400
$1,250 to $1,499: 1,366
$1,500 to $1,999: 3,761
$2,000 or more: 4,830
No cash rent: 526

Median gross rent in 2011: $1,843.

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2011: $953,323.
Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2011 for:
White Non-Hispanic householders: $2,029,224
Black or African American householders: $2,029,224
American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $181,209
Asian householders: $2,029,224
Two or more races householders: $710,227
Hispanic or Latino householders: $2,029,224

Estimated median house or condo value in 2011: $1,000,001
10021: $1,000,001
New York: $285,300
Lower value quartile – upper value quartile: $615,100 – $1,000,001
Mean price in 2011:
Detached houses: $757,576
Here: $757,576
State: $326,901

Townhouses or other attached units: $1,103,261
Here: $1,103,261
State: $445,255

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $1,250,000
Here: $1,250,000
State: $557,235

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $940,625
Here: $940,625
State: $668,663

Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 154
One, attached: 144
Two: 250
3 or 4: 297
5 to 9: 1,001
10 to 19: 2,956
20 to 49: 5,921
50 or more: 18,408

Unemployment: 3.4%

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Kips Bay Plaza South Building

Lasdon House

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church