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Yonkers, NY
City in Westchester County, New York. ZIP codes: 10701, 10703, 10704, 10705, 10707, 10708 and more.
Population
209,978
Land area
18sq mi
People per sq mi
11,662
ZIP codes
7
Yonkers and its ZIP codes
Yonkers at a glance
- Yonkers is about 28 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 3rd most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $83,549, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $501,600 (18% above New York) and median rent is $1,784 a month.
Local data for Yonkers, NY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools57
- Colleges4
- Libraries3
- Banks34
- Post Offices4
- Parks76
- Grocery Stores89
- Restaurants543
- Affordable Housing21
- Dialysis Centers6
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment16
- Private Schools15
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places20
Housing and community stats
Yonkers, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,549
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$501,600
Median rent
$1,784/mo
Homeownership
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
35.7%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
35.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dominican Americans (35,811), Puerto Ricans (19,881), Italian Americans (19,783).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westchester County. PPP loans are for Yonkers.
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
$6.3B
FY 2026, $6,316 per person
PPP loans
$411M
6,232 loans, 45,822 jobs reported
How people get to work
Yonkers, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.2%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit23.1%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yonkers, 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° / 23°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yonkers, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Yonkers
7 in or overlapping Yonkers. Population shown
Cities near Yonkers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BronxvilleVillage | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| TuckahoeVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Alpine, NJBorough | 2.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Mount VernonCity | 3.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Hastings-on-HudsonVillage | 3.1 mi | 2 |
| EastchesterCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3.3 |
| PelhamVillage | 4 mi | 0.8 |
| Demarest, NJBorough | 4.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Cresskill, NJBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| New RochelleCity | 4.5 mi | 10.3 |
| Dobbs FerryVillage | 4.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Tenafly, NJBorough | 4.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Pelham ManorVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.6 |
| ArdsleyVillage | 5 mi | 1.3 |
| Rockleigh, NJBorough | 5.1 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yonkers, NY in?
- Yonkers is in Westchester County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Yonkers, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Yonkers include 10701, 10703, 10704, 10705, 10707, 10708, 10710.
- What is the population of Yonkers, NY?
- About 209,978 people live in Yonkers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yonkers?
- Nearby places include Bronxville (2.4 mi), Tuckahoe (2.7 mi), Alpine, NJ (2.8 mi), Mount Vernon (3.1 mi), Hastings-on-Hudson (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023