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Demographic Transition and Racial Composition in Zip Code 10535: From White Majority to Increasing Hispanic Presence
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 10535 in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, New York, is classified as a "White Majority" area with a significant Hispanic presence as of 2022. The community has a population of 197 and a median income of $121,001, indicating an affluent setting.
Over the past decade, this zip code has transitioned from a "Low Diversity" area to a "Transitional Community" with increasing diversity. From 2013 to 2018, the area maintained a "White Majority" status with very low diversity, with the white population consistently representing over 75% of the total. In 2019-2020, while still maintaining a "White Majority," the Hispanic population began to increase noticeably, shifting the area towards "Moderate Diversity."
A dramatic shift occurred in 2021-2022, moving the area into a "Transitional Community" status. The white population decreased from 82% in 2020 to 57% in 2021 and 61% in 2022. Simultaneously, the Hispanic population increased from 17% in 2020 to 42% in 2021 and 37% in 2022.
The economic trajectory of the zip code shows a consistent upward trend in median income. From 2013 to 2016, median income remained relatively stable, around $60,000-$63,000. A significant increase occurred from 2017 to 2019, with median income rising to over $100,000. Further increases from 2020 to 2022 brought the median income to over $120,000. The substantial increase in income preceded the major demographic shift.
The increase in diversity, particularly the growth of the Hispanic population, aligns with broader national trends of increasing diversity in suburban areas. The consistent rise in median income could be indicative of gentrification or significant economic development in the area. This economic growth may have attracted a more diverse, affluent population, contributing to the demographic shifts observed.
The population of the zip code has decreased from 492 in 2010 to 197 in 2022. This population decrease, combined with increasing diversity and rising incomes, suggests a complex interplay of factors such as housing market changes, possible rezoning, or shifts in local industry.
Zip code 10535 presents a case of rapid demographic transition coupled with significant economic growth. These changes are likely to have effects on local community dynamics, potentially influencing school systems, local businesses, and community services. The area's evolution from a homogeneous, moderately affluent community to a more diverse, highly affluent one represents a microcosm of broader demographic and economic shifts occurring in many parts of the United States.
