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Pelham, NY
Village in Westchester County, New York. ZIP codes: 10803.
Population
7,305
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
8,885
ZIP codes
1
Pelham and its ZIP codes
Pelham at a glance
- Pelham is about 21 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $184,375, about 2.1 times the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $915,800 (about 2.2 times the New York figure) and median rent is $2,299 a month.
Local data for Pelham, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pelham, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$184,375
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$915,800
Median rent
$2,299/mo
Homeownership
67.3%
Bachelor's or higher
71.6%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
37.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,173), Irish Americans (1,091), German Americans (569).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westchester County. PPP loans are for Pelham.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$95,012
433,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$136,419
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.34B
FY 2026, $6,316 per person
PPP loans
$51.87M
585 loans, 5,385 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pelham, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.0%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit22.5%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home25.0%
Average one-way commute: 37.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pelham, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,075
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6,276
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pelham, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.4%
U.S. 33.3% -9.9 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Pelham
1 in or overlapping Pelham. Population shown
Cities near Pelham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount VernonCity | 1.3 mi | 4.4 |
| Pelham ManorVillage | 1.4 mi | 1.4 |
| New RochelleCity | 1.8 mi | 10.3 |
| BronxvilleVillage | 2.1 mi | 1 |
| TuckahoeVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| LarchmontVillage | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| EastchesterCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.3 |
| YonkersCity | 4 mi | 18 |
| MamaroneckVillage | 4.6 mi | 3.2 |
| ScarsdaleVillage | 5.4 mi | 6.7 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.6 |
| Hastings-on-HudsonVillage | 6.4 mi | 2 |
| Sands PointVillage | 6.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Alpine, NJBorough | 6.8 mi | 6.4 |
| HartsdaleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ArdsleyVillage | 7 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pelham, NY in?
- Pelham is in Westchester County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Pelham, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pelham include 10803.
- What is the population of Pelham, NY?
- About 7,305 people live in Pelham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pelham?
- Nearby places include Mount Vernon (1.3 mi), Pelham Manor (1.4 mi), New Rochelle (1.8 mi), Bronxville (2.1 mi), Tuckahoe (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023