Area Code 212

Area Code 212 Map

Area Code 212 Map

Area Code 212 Overview

2,356,980
TOTAL POPULATION
1,126,647
MALE POPULATION
1,230,333
FEMALE POPULATION
91.57
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.20
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$90,748
PER CAPITA INCOME
$142,105
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$109,070
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,328
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
31.84
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,282,019
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Area Code 212

The most populous races in Area Code 212 are White / Caucasian (1,052,064 | 44.6%), Hispanic or Latino (740,970 | 31.4%), and Black / African American (427,652 | 18.1%).
Race in Area Code 212
Race# Population% Population
Asian261,33811.1%
Black / African American427,65218.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific9840.0%
Hispanic or Latino740,97031.4%
Native / Alaskan13,1550.6%
White / Caucasian1,052,06444.6%
Two or more Races238,12110.1%
Some other Race363,66615.4%
Total2,356,980100.0%

Ancestry in Area Code 212

The most populous ancestries reported in Area Code 212 are Dominican (289,534 | 12.3%), Puerto Rican (175,473 | 7.4%), Italian (142,944 | 6.1%), Irish (137,307 | 5.8%), and Indian (Asian) (127,359 | 5.4%), together accounting for 37.0% of all Area Code 212 residents.
Ancestry in Area Code 212
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan7550.0%
African30,5491.3%
Alaska Native750.0%
Albanian5,8170.3%
Aleut340.0%
Alsatian1810.0%
American85,0853.6%
Apache2190.0%
Arab24,2871.0%
Argentinean6,6040.3%
Armenian3,2310.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac1250.0%
Australian2,9970.1%
Austrian8,9870.4%
Bahamian5440.0%
Bangladeshi370.0%
Barbadian2,1000.1%
Basque2290.0%
Belgian1,8430.1%
Belizean1,2040.1%
Bermudan1640.0%
Bhutanese16,6290.7%
Blackfeet8380.0%
Bolivian1,6400.1%
Brazilian4,7730.2%
British12,4120.5%
British West Indian4,9290.2%
Bulgarian1,2610.1%
Burmese31,6001.3%
Cajun1590.0%
Cambodian1330.0%
Canadian4,1550.2%
Cape Verdean1440.0%
Carpatho Rusyn280.0%
Celtic1090.0%
Central American40,2151.7%
Central American Indian10,6690.4%
Cherokee3,2590.1%
Chickasaw2380.0%
Chilean2,0520.1%
Chippewa1160.0%
Choctaw1890.0%
Colombian25,1661.1%
Colville180.0%
Comanche210.0%
Costa Rican1,3790.1%
Cree2120.0%
Creek1260.0%
Croatian3,5290.2%
Cuban15,2780.6%
Cypriot3970.0%
Czech4,8800.2%
Czechoslovakian8100.0%
Danish3,3430.1%
Delaware1500.0%
Dominican289,53412.3%
Dutch9,8190.4%
Dutch West Indian2250.0%
Eastern European35,8201.5%
Ecuadorian38,9921.7%
Egyptian4,8810.2%
English75,6423.2%
Estonian3560.0%
Ethiopian1,9110.1%
European30,9671.3%
Filipino5,8220.3%
Finnish1,4100.1%
French31,5361.3%
French American Indian610.0%
French Canadian3,6860.2%
German100,5734.3%
German Russian410.0%
Ghanaian8,1970.4%
Greek21,3440.9%
Guamanian / Chamorro2220.0%
Guatemalan7,3720.3%
Guyanese10,2640.4%
Haitian10,7630.5%
Hmong240.0%
Honduran12,5900.5%
Hungarian17,6620.7%
Icelander2370.0%
Indian (Asian)127,3595.4%
Indonesian9080.0%
Inupiat110.0%
Iranian5,7040.2%
Iraqi9330.0%
Irish137,3075.8%
Iroquois6200.0%
Israeli5,7890.3%
Italian142,9446.1%
Jamaican20,9810.9%
Japanese3480.0%
Jordanian2620.0%
Kenyan4110.0%
Korean24,1711.0%
Laotian1,3110.1%
Latvian1,5600.1%
Lebanese4,6630.2%
Liberian1,1180.1%
Lithuanian5,1180.2%
Lumbee180.0%
Luxembourger870.0%
Macedonian2,4430.1%
Malaysian1900.0%
Maltese1,4940.1%
Menominee110.0%
Mexican76,5323.3%
Mexican American Indian2,5270.1%
Mongolian1,0690.1%
Moroccan3,3490.1%
Native Hawaiian1,2280.1%
Navajo710.0%
New Zealander2260.0%
Nicaraguan2,9290.1%
Nigerian3,9760.2%
Northern European2,8050.1%
Norwegian8,8410.4%
Okinawan3830.0%
Osage980.0%
Pakistani1,9920.1%
Palestinian1,0250.0%
Panamanian4,1520.2%
Paraguayan1,1570.1%
Pennsylvania German1800.0%
Peruvian11,4350.5%
Polish66,1252.8%
Portuguese5,4880.2%
Potawatomi200.0%
Pueblo1830.0%
Puerto Rican175,4737.4%
Romanian11,9360.5%
Russian61,8342.6%
Salvadoran11,5820.5%
Samoan2090.0%
Scandinavian2,4800.1%
Scotch-Irish6,4120.3%
Scottish18,2170.8%
Senegalese2,6140.1%
Serbian1,9000.1%
Shoshone820.0%
Sierra Leonean4980.0%
Sioux2830.0%
Slavic8200.0%
Slovak2,3210.1%
Slovene4440.0%
Somali5560.0%
South African1,3410.1%
South American93,3094.0%
South American Indian1,4630.1%
Soviet Union2020.0%
Spaniard11,5130.5%
Spanish4,4000.2%
Spanish American1540.0%
Spanish American Indian2840.0%
Sri Lankan5,2860.2%
Subsaharan African61,5532.6%
Sudanese1360.0%
Swedish8,8380.4%
Swiss3,6840.2%
Syrian1,8600.1%
Taiwanese800.0%
Thai57,8492.5%
Tohono O'Odham220.0%
Tongan470.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian5,8520.3%
Turkish5,4790.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander1,1350.1%
Ugandan3480.0%
Ukrainian16,4930.7%
Uruguayan9790.0%
Ute250.0%
Venezuelan4,5900.2%
Vietnamese8,6740.4%
Welsh5,2230.2%
West Indian11,3000.5%
Yugoslavian7740.0%
Zimbabwean300.0%
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Immigrants in Area Code 212

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Area Code 212 came from Latin America (346,593 | 14.7%), Caribbean (207,526 | 8.8%), Asia (190,300 | 8.1%), Dominican Republic (166,424 | 7.1%), and Europe (123,578 | 5.2%), together accounting for 43.9% of all Area Code 212 residents.
Immigrants in Area Code 212
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan6620.0%
Africa47,2072.0%
Albania2,7210.1%
Argentina5,1270.2%
Armenia6570.0%
Asia190,3008.1%
Australia5,5740.2%
Austria8190.0%
Bahamas2890.0%
Bangladesh11,6890.5%
Barbados1,2520.1%
Belarus2,4060.1%
Belgium1,3910.1%
Belize1,1420.1%
Bolivia8430.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4730.0%
Brazil6,4420.3%
Bulgaria1,1170.1%
Cambodia2480.0%
Cameroon2790.0%
Canada12,2910.5%
Caribbean207,5268.8%
Central America59,0932.5%
Chile1,4520.1%
China74,0563.1%
Colombia16,7560.7%
Congo1960.0%
Costa Rica7330.0%
Croatia1,7070.1%
Cuba5,1270.2%
Czechoslovakia1,2300.1%
Denmark4580.0%
Dominica1,6780.1%
Dominican Republic166,4247.1%
Eastern Africa4,0330.2%
Eastern Asia100,7644.3%
Eastern Europe58,3362.5%
Ecuador24,8411.1%
Egypt3,6200.2%
El Salvador6,7100.3%
England3,4220.2%
Eritrea1300.0%
Ethiopia1,5230.1%
Europe123,5785.2%
France9,6610.4%
Germany6,0340.3%
Ghana11,1170.5%
Greece6,0880.3%
Grenada7720.0%
Guatemala4,1570.2%
Guyana11,5900.5%
Haiti7,1500.3%
Honduras8,2860.4%
Hong Kong6,7980.3%
Hungary1,2100.1%
India20,6490.9%
Indonesia1,0570.0%
Iran3,4400.2%
Iraq2540.0%
Ireland4,7810.2%
Israel5,9930.3%
Italy10,3280.4%
Jamaica13,2240.6%
Japan9,2120.4%
Jordan4150.0%
Kazakhstan5680.0%
Kenya6850.0%
Korea17,4710.7%
Kuwait3320.0%
Laos110.0%
Latin America346,59314.7%
Latvia5320.0%
Lebanon1,2270.1%
Liberia7060.0%
Lithuania4480.0%
Malaysia2,5810.1%
Mexico33,8601.4%
Middle Africa7980.0%
Moldova1,0830.1%
Morocco1,8260.1%
Nepal1,4300.1%
Netherlands1,2400.1%
Nicaragua1,6100.1%
Nigeria3,4790.2%
North Macedonia8070.0%
Northern Africa7,0270.3%
Northern Europe21,2490.9%
Norway6120.0%
Oceania6,2900.3%
Pakistan5,1340.2%
Panama2,5310.1%
Peru7,2960.3%
Philippines13,7800.6%
Poland9,0210.4%
Portugal7080.0%
Romania4,7200.2%
Russia12,1820.5%
Saudi Arabia4990.0%
Scotland8540.0%
Senegal3,1180.1%
Serbia1,1600.1%
Sierra Leone9810.0%
Singapore1,4670.1%
Somalia1880.0%
South Africa1,9940.1%
South America79,9743.4%
South Central Asia47,2562.0%
South Eastern Asia24,2431.0%
Southern Europe22,8221.0%
Spain5,0710.2%
Sri Lanka4720.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines5970.0%
Sudan3540.0%
Sweden1,0270.0%
Switzerland1,3750.1%
Syria4190.0%
Taiwan6,0000.3%
Thailand1,5000.1%
Trinidad and Tobago6,3650.3%
Turkey3,2890.1%
Uganda2950.0%
Ukraine12,7780.5%
Uruguay4470.0%
Uzbekistan2,5610.1%
Venezuela3,9950.2%
Vietnam2,4670.1%
West Indies1,0760.1%
Western Africa30,0671.3%
Western Asia17,6000.7%
Western Europe20,6150.9%
Yemen2,2830.1%
Zaire2530.0%
Zimbabwe1140.0%
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Sex and Age in Area Code 212

Sex and Age in Area Code 212

The most populous age groups in Area Code 212 are 30 to 34 Years (108,241 | 9.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (116,003 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Area Code 212
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62,823 (5.6%)60,960 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years55,442 (4.9%)52,618 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Years58,575 (5.2%)57,293 (4.7%)
15 to 19 Years58,154 (5.2%)61,531 (5.0%)
20 to 24 Years70,600 (6.3%)80,839 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years107,556 (9.6%)116,003 (9.4%)
30 to 34 Years108,241 (9.6%)110,992 (9.0%)
35 to 39 Years90,928 (8.1%)88,911 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years74,013 (6.6%)77,997 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years70,562 (6.3%)72,101 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years72,360 (6.4%)72,099 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years72,743 (6.5%)75,195 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years63,548 (5.6%)69,533 (5.7%)
65 to 69 Years53,806 (4.8%)66,953 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years41,450 (3.7%)58,220 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years27,770 (2.5%)41,995 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years19,044 (1.7%)31,606 (2.6%)
85 Years and over19,032 (1.7%)35,487 (2.9%)
Total1,126,647 (100.0%)1,230,333 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Area Code 212

Median Family Size in Area Code 212

The median family size in Area Code 212 is 3.06 persons per family, with married-couple families (304,360 | 61.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13603 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (45,361 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.86 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Area Code 212
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple304,360 (61.6%)3.14
Single Male/Father45,361 (9.2%)2.86
Single Female/Mother144,406 (29.2%)3.05
Total Families494,127 (100.0%)3.06

Median Household Size in Area Code 212

The median household size in Area Code 212 is 2.28 persons per household, with single female/mother households (144,406 | 14.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.18 persons per household. non-family households (512,974 | 50.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Area Code 212
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple304,360 (30.2%)3.17
Single Male/Father45,361 (4.5%)3.14
Single Female/Mother144,406 (14.3%)3.18
Non-family512,974 (50.9%)1.29
Total Households1,007,101 (100.0%)2.28

Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 212

Out of a total of 1,007,101 households in Area Code 212, 494,127 (49.1%) are family households, while 512,974 (50.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 218,981, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 416,407.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Area Code 212
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-416,407 (41.3%)
2-Person Households218,981 (21.7%)77,707 (7.7%)
3-Person Households126,569 (12.6%)13,908 (1.4%)
4-Person Households87,557 (8.7%)3,803 (0.4%)
5-Person Households36,486 (3.6%)756 (0.1%)
6-Person Households14,446 (1.4%)292 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households10,088 (1.0%)101 (0.0%)
Total494,127 (49.1%)512,974 (50.9%)

Female Fertility in Area Code 212

Fertility by Age in Area Code 212

Average fertility rate in Area Code 212 is 44.5 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.6 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 57.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Area Code 212
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years420 (1.6%)59.6
20 to 34 years15,304 (57.8%)53.6
35 to 50 years10,745 (40.6%)45.7
Total26,469 (100.0%)44.5

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 212

70.7% of women with births (26,469) in Area Code 212 are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 28.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Area Code 212
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)420 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years9,847 (64.3%)5,457 (35.7%)
35 to 50 years7,691 (71.6%)3,054 (28.4%)
Total18,709 (70.7%)7,760 (29.3%)

Fertility by Education in Area Code 212

Average fertility rate in Area Code 212 is 44.5 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 62.4 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 37.5 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 28.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Area Code 212
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3,491 (13.2%)43.2
High School Diploma4,067 (15.4%)62.4
College or Associate's Degree4,428 (16.7%)37.5
Bachelor's Degree7,035 (26.6%)44.2
Graduate Degree7,448 (28.1%)61.8
Total26,469 (100.0%)44.5

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 212

29.3% of women with births in Area Code 212 are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 66.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 72.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Area Code 212
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School959 (27.5%)2,532 (72.5%)
High School Diploma1,450 (35.6%)2,617 (64.3%)
College or Associate's Degree1,938 (43.8%)2,490 (56.2%)
Bachelor's Degree4,655 (66.2%)2,380 (33.8%)
Graduate Degree4,940 (66.3%)2,508 (33.7%)
Total18,709 (70.7%)7,760 (29.3%)

Income in Area Code 212

Income Overview in Area Code 212

Per Capita Income in Area Code 212 is $90,748, while median incomes of families and households are $142,105 and $109,070 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,356,980$90,748
Median Family Income494,127$142,105
Mean Family Income494,127$14,083,977
Median Household Income1,007,101$109,070
Mean Household Income1,007,101$12,033,017
Income Deficit494,127$10,328
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,356,98024.20%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,356,98075.80¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,356,98031.84

Earnings by Sex in Area Code 212

Average Earnings in Area Code 212 are $74,346, $89,109 for men and $61,403 for women, a difference of 31.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Area Code 212
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male653,189 (50.3%)$89,109
Female646,257 (49.7%)$61,403
Total1,299,446 (100.0%)$74,346

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 212

The most common earnings brackets in Area Code 212 are $100,000+ for men (225,368 | 34.5%) and $100,000+ for women (163,340 | 25.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Area Code 212
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less22,813 (3.5%)30,172 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99914,795 (2.3%)19,151 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49913,837 (2.1%)19,098 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99910,464 (1.6%)14,981 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,49914,379 (2.2%)22,573 (3.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99911,385 (1.7%)14,169 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49914,933 (2.3%)16,868 (2.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99910,119 (1.5%)12,760 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49913,773 (2.1%)15,318 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99914,507 (2.2%)18,923 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99929,116 (4.5%)29,763 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99926,209 (4.0%)27,764 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99925,928 (4.0%)21,319 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99921,899 (3.4%)23,298 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,99924,126 (3.7%)25,615 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99919,879 (3.0%)22,593 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99939,987 (6.1%)42,143 (6.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99933,572 (5.1%)34,716 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99966,100 (10.1%)71,693 (11.1%)
$100,000+225,368 (34.5%)163,340 (25.3%)
Total653,189 (100.0%)646,257 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 212

Average earnings in Area Code 212 are $6,112,650 for men and $4,294,365 for women, a difference of 29.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $7,678,442, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $1,353,468. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $5,867,017, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $1,175,731.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Area Code 212
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$1,353,468$1,175,731
High School Diploma$2,043,621$1,730,063
College or Associate's Degree$2,934,515$2,401,178
Bachelor's Degree$5,974,946$4,593,404
Graduate Degree$7,678,442$5,867,017
Total$6,112,650$4,294,365

Family Income in Area Code 212

Family Income Brackets in Area Code 212

According to the Area Code 212 family income data, there are 10,452,268 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 2,115.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 772,815 families (156.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Area Code 212
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,239,765250.9%
$10,000 to $14,999772,815156.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,789,234362.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,417,156286.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,176,629440.5%
$50,000 to $74,9993,391,688686.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992,673,227541.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994,149,184839.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993,063,587620.0%
$200,000+10,452,2682,115.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 212

4-person families (82,548 | 16.7%) account for the highest median family income in Area Code 212 with $152,832 per family, while 2-person families (233,850 | 47.3%) have the highest median income of $62,161 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Area Code 212
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families233,850 (47.3%)$124,322
3-Person Families123,363 (25.0%)$143,471
4-Person Families82,548 (16.7%)$152,832
5-Person Families33,500 (6.8%)$139,566
6-Person Families12,652 (2.6%)$114,678
7+ Person Families8,214 (1.7%)$139,062
Total494,127 (100.0%)$142,105

Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 212

The median family income in Area Code 212 is $142,105, with families comprising 2 earners (205,413) having the highest median family income of $171,476, while families with no earners (71,717) have the lowest median family income of $53,792, accounting for 41.6% and 14.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Area Code 212
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners71,717 (14.5%)$53,792
1 Earner171,301 (34.7%)$110,480
2 Earners205,413 (41.6%)$171,476
3+ Earners45,696 (9.2%)$170,243
Total494,127 (100.0%)$142,105

Household Income in Area Code 212

Household Income Brackets in Area Code 212

With 15,709,768 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Area Code 212, accounting for 1,559.9% of all households. In contrast, only 3,089,786 households (306.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Area Code 212
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004,159,327413.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993,089,786306.8%
$15,000 to $24,9994,101,922407.3%
$25,000 to $34,9993,404,001338.0%
$35,000 to $49,9994,777,687474.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997,325,653727.4%
$75,000 to $99,9995,869,385582.8%
$100,000 to $149,9999,090,094902.6%
$150,000 to $199,9995,932,832589.1%
$200,000+15,709,7681,559.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 212

The median household income in Area Code 212 is $109,070, with the highest median household income of $126,583 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 374,393 households (37.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $65,643, with 264,286 households (26.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Area Code 212
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years28,208 (2.8%)$75,593
25 to 44 Years374,393 (37.2%)$126,583
45 to 64 Years340,214 (33.8%)$123,363
65+ Years264,286 (26.2%)$65,643
Total1,007,101 (100.0%)$109,070

Poverty in Area Code 212

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 212

With 16.1% poverty level for males and 18.9% for females among the residents of Area Code 212, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,580 males (26.4%) and 23,393 females (27.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 212
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,402 (21.7%)13,585 (22.7%)
5 Years2,580 (26.4%)1,840 (16.6%)
6 to 11 Years16,556 (24.6%)15,958 (25.4%)
12 to 14 Years9,262 (26.3%)8,106 (24.0%)
15 Years2,173 (20.2%)2,343 (20.4%)
16 and 17 Years5,136 (23.3%)5,555 (26.6%)
18 to 24 Years19,130 (23.3%)23,393 (27.0%)
25 to 34 Years24,167 (11.3%)33,142 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years18,333 (11.2%)27,716 (16.6%)
45 to 54 Years18,980 (13.3%)21,442 (14.9%)
55 to 64 Years23,004 (17.0%)27,485 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years14,147 (15.0%)23,223 (18.7%)
75 Years and over10,549 (16.5%)22,926 (21.7%)
Total177,419 (16.1%)226,714 (18.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 212

According to the poverty statistics in Area Code 212, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 25 to 34 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 88.8% of males and 85.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Area Code 212
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years48,226 (78.2%)46,174 (77.3%)
5 Years7,204 (73.6%)9,251 (83.4%)
6 to 11 Years50,687 (75.4%)46,991 (74.7%)
12 to 14 Years25,974 (73.7%)25,677 (76.0%)
15 Years8,572 (79.8%)9,149 (79.6%)
16 and 17 Years16,941 (76.7%)15,313 (73.4%)
18 to 24 Years62,930 (76.7%)63,329 (73.0%)
25 to 34 Years189,949 (88.7%)192,576 (85.3%)
35 to 44 Years146,040 (88.8%)139,016 (83.4%)
45 to 54 Years123,285 (86.7%)122,507 (85.1%)
55 to 64 Years112,168 (83.0%)116,775 (80.9%)
65 to 74 Years79,963 (85.0%)100,799 (81.3%)
75 Years and over53,226 (83.5%)82,461 (78.2%)
Total925,165 (83.9%)970,018 (81.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 212

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Area Code 212 show that 6.4% or 19,476 of the total 304,360 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 44.6%, comprising of 826 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.0%, which includes 5,289 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Area Code 212
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children169,491 (94.5%)9,884 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children100,192 (95.0%)5,289 (5.0%)
3 or 4 Children14,173 (80.3%)3,477 (19.7%)
5 or more Children1,028 (55.4%)826 (44.6%)
Total284,884 (93.6%)19,476 (6.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 212

According to the poverty data in Area Code 212, 16.8% or 7,628 single-father households and 27.7% or 40,037 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 96 households (53.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 519 households (77.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Area Code 212
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children3,392 (13.0%)10,357 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children3,650 (21.3%)23,499 (35.4%)
3 or 4 Children490 (25.8%)5,662 (57.1%)
5 or more Children96 (53.0%)519 (77.8%)
Total7,628 (16.8%)40,037 (27.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 212

The poverty data for Area Code 212 shows that 19,476 of the married-couple family households (6.4%) and 47,665 of the single-parent households (25.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 826 households (44.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 615 household (72.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Area Code 212
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9,884 (5.5%)13,749 (14.7%)
1 or 2 Children5,289 (5.0%)27,149 (32.5%)
3 or 4 Children3,477 (19.7%)6,152 (52.1%)
5 or more Children826 (44.6%)615 (72.5%)
Total19,476 (6.4%)47,665 (25.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Area Code 212

Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 212

Among the 1,144,459 employed individuals in Area Code 212, private company employees (750,459 | 65.6%), not-for-profit organizations (145,623 | 12.7%), and local government employees (82,665 | 7.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Area Code 212
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees750,45965.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)46,4884.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)71,3086.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations145,62312.7%
Local Government Employees82,6657.2%
State Government Employees27,6232.4%
Federal Government Employees18,9291.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1,3640.1%
Total1,144,459100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Area Code 212

According to the labor force statistics for Area Code 212, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,987,001), 64.5% or 1,282,013 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 99,869 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.5% or 193,267 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 1,500.7% or 327,183 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Area Code 212
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years21,805 (22.4%)327,183 (1,500.7%)
20 to 24 Years104,850 (69.2%)858,980 (819.2%)
25 to 29 Years193,263 (86.5%)790,655 (409.1%)
30 to 34 Years189,518 (86.5%)701,629 (370.2%)
35 to 44 Years276,615 (83.4%)1,005,270 (363.4%)
45 to 54 Years231,625 (80.7%)853,755 (368.6%)
55 to 59 Years108,494 (73.3%)481,948 (444.2%)
60 to 64 Years82,745 (62.2%)347,716 (420.2%)
65 to 74 Years74,153 (33.6%)306,841 (413.8%)
75 Years and over17,846 (10.2%)64,770 (363.0%)
Total1,282,019 (64.5%)99,808 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 212

According to labor force statistics for Area Code 212, 80.5% of individuals (1,080,671) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,342,782) are in the labor force, with 382.9% or 4,137,889 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.0% or 646,762 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 643.8% or 563,261 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Area Code 212
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School87,490 (56.9%)990,609 (643.8%)
High School Diploma149,506 (67.7%)1,119,842 (507.4%)
College / Associate Degree176,563 (75.7%)1,344,960 (576.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher646,734 (88.0%)2,120,843 (288.6%)
Total1,080,646 (80.5%)5,141,512 (382.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Area Code 212

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 212 are Community & Social Service (214,973 | 18.3%), Management (167,854 | 14.3%), Business & Financial (109,017 | 9.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (84,639 | 7.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (78,781 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Area Code 212

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Area Code 212, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (72.5%), Architecture & Engineering (72.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (65.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (70.2%), Education Instruction & Library (67.3%), and Health Technologists (63.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Area Code 212
OccupationMaleFemale
Management90,190 (53.7%)77,664 (46.3%)
Business & Financial54,257 (49.8%)54,760 (50.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science55,411 (65.5%)29,228 (34.5%)
Computers & Mathematics36,159 (72.5%)13,721 (27.5%)
Architecture & Engineering10,261 (72.0%)3,986 (28.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8,991 (43.8%)11,521 (56.2%)
Community & Social Service 88,190 (41.0%)126,783 (59.0%)
Education, Arts & Media7,335 (29.8%)17,237 (70.2%)
Legal Services & Support21,705 (52.8%)19,419 (47.2%)
Education Instruction & Library25,735 (32.7%)53,046 (67.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment33,415 (47.4%)37,081 (52.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating24,275 (36.9%)41,429 (63.0%)
Health Technologists19,324 (36.5%)33,656 (63.5%)
Total (Category)312,323 (48.6%)329,864 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)590,247 (50.3%)582,539 (49.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Area Code 212 are Healthcare Support (53,322 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (51,107 | 4.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (38,960 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (36,624 | 3.1%), and Security & Protection (26,203 | 2.2%).
Services Occupations in Area Code 212

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Area Code 212, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (68.8%), Security & Protection (68.0%), and Law Enforcement (66.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.1%), Personal Care & Service (64.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (42.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Area Code 212
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support7,432 (13.9%)45,890 (86.1%)
Security & Protection17,816 (68.0%)8,387 (32.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention12,865 (68.8%)5,846 (31.2%)
Law Enforcement4,951 (66.1%)2,541 (33.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving31,458 (61.6%)19,649 (38.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance22,550 (57.9%)16,410 (42.1%)
Personal Care & Service12,911 (35.2%)23,713 (64.7%)
Total (Category)92,167 (44.7%)114,049 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)590,247 (50.3%)582,539 (49.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Area Code 212 are Office & Administration (105,334 | 9.0%), and Sales & Related (102,444 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Area Code 212

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Area Code 212
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related53,386 (52.1%)49,058 (47.9%)
Office & Administration32,540 (30.9%)72,794 (69.1%)
Total (Category)85,926 (41.3%)121,852 (58.7%)
Total (Overall)590,247 (50.3%)582,539 (49.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Area Code 212 are Construction & Extraction (29,033 | 2.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (11,447 | 1.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (918 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Area Code 212

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Area Code 212
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry682 (74.3%)236 (25.7%)
Construction & Extraction28,106 (96.8%)927 (3.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10,897 (95.2%)550 (4.8%)
Total (Category)39,685 (95.9%)1,713 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)590,247 (50.3%)582,539 (49.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Area Code 212 are Transportation (38,270 | 3.3%), Production (18,642 | 1.6%), and Material Moving (18,295 | 1.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Area Code 212

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Area Code 212
OccupationMaleFemale
Production12,314 (66.1%)6,328 (33.9%)
Transportation33,670 (88.0%)4,600 (12.0%)
Material Moving14,162 (77.4%)4,133 (22.6%)
Total (Category)60,146 (80.0%)15,061 (20.0%)
Total (Overall)590,247 (50.3%)582,539 (49.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 212

Employment Industries in Area Code 212

The major employment industries in Area Code 212 include Health Care & Social Assistance (187,702 | 16.0%), Professional & Scientific (166,341 | 14.2%), Educational Services (120,589 | 10.3%), Finance & Insurance (118,003 | 10.1%), and Retail Trade (90,050 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Area Code 212

Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 212

The Area Code 212 industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (87.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (77.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (71.8%), Educational Services (64.0%), and Public Administration (51.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Area Code 212
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting788 (61.1%)501 (38.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction35,021 (87.9%)4,817 (12.1%)
Manufacturing18,896 (58.1%)13,607 (41.9%)
Wholesale Trade11,297 (55.2%)9,173 (44.8%)
Retail Trade45,980 (51.1%)44,070 (48.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing40,548 (77.9%)11,476 (22.1%)
Utilities2,320 (73.5%)836 (26.5%)
Information28,250 (49.8%)28,433 (50.2%)
Finance & Insurance70,973 (60.2%)47,030 (39.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing23,981 (64.4%)13,229 (35.5%)
Professional & Scientific89,589 (53.9%)76,752 (46.1%)
Enterprise Management912 (52.9%)813 (47.1%)
Administrative & Support24,694 (56.9%)18,688 (43.1%)
Educational Services43,354 (35.9%)77,235 (64.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance52,896 (28.2%)134,806 (71.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation22,564 (53.2%)19,822 (46.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services39,068 (58.2%)28,052 (41.8%)
Public Administration19,003 (48.5%)20,195 (51.5%)
Total590,247 (50.3%)582,539 (49.7%)

Education in Area Code 212

School Enrollment in Area Code 212

The most common levels of schooling among the 517,495 students in Area Code 212 are college / undergraduate (130,582 | 25.2%), high school (92,267 | 17.8%), and middle school (91,563 | 17.7%).
School Enrollment in Area Code 212
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool34,1036.6%
Kindergarten22,8734.4%
Elementary School86,43516.7%
Middle School91,56317.7%
High School92,26717.8%
College / Undergraduate130,58225.2%
Graduate / Professional59,67211.5%
Total517,495100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 212

Out of a total of 517,495 students who are enrolled in schools in Area Code 212, 181,516 (35.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 335,979 (64.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 27,261 (58.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 83,105 (79.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Area Code 212
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds19,346 (59.0%)13,422 (41.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old83,105 (79.8%)21,038 (20.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds89,537 (79.1%)23,645 (20.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds50,667 (79.0%)13,477 (21.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19,476 (41.7%)27,261 (58.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds33,316 (46.6%)38,251 (53.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds23,471 (44.2%)29,651 (55.8%)
35 Years and over17,067 (53.6%)14,765 (46.4%)
Total335,979 (64.9%)181,516 (35.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 212

Business (171,270 | 17.3%), social sciences (149,247 | 15.1%), visual & performing arts (97,362 | 9.9%), literature & languages (75,805 | 7.7%), and liberal arts & history (69,796 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 988,194 individuals in Area Code 212 who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Area Code 212
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics43,7504.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural45,7674.6%
Physical & Health Sciences25,8022.6%
Psychology58,1975.9%
Social Sciences149,24715.1%
Engineering49,4825.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies9,3730.9%
Science & Technology58,2155.9%
Business171,27017.3%
Education47,0514.8%
Literature & Languages75,8057.7%
Liberal Arts & History69,7967.1%
Visual & Performing Arts97,3629.9%
Communications55,5535.6%
Arts & Humanities31,5243.2%
Total988,194100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Area Code 212

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 212

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Area Code 212 are males with no vehicle (333,033, accounting for 58.4%) and females with no vehicle (351,237, making up 60.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Area Code 212
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle333,033 (58.4%)351,237 (63.5%)
1 Vehicle165,223 (29.0%)142,845 (25.8%)
2 Vehicles52,995 (9.3%)42,948 (7.8%)
3 Vehicles13,761 (2.4%)11,600 (2.1%)
4 Vehicles3,820 (0.7%)3,209 (0.6%)
5 or more Vehicles1,600 (0.3%)1,057 (0.2%)
Total570,432 (100.0%)552,896 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Area Code 212

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Area Code 212 are 30 to 34 minutes (170,418 commuters, 18.0%), 45 to 59 minutes (134,681 commuters, 14.2%), and 60 to 89 minutes (124,882 commuters, 13.2%).
Commute Time in Area Code 212
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes13,3031.4%
5 to 9 Minutes35,3333.7%
10 to 14 Minutes56,0445.9%
15 to 19 Minutes81,1148.6%
20 to 24 Minutes113,69212.0%
25 to 29 Minutes61,7776.5%
30 to 34 Minutes170,41818.0%
35 to 39 Minutes39,7154.2%
40 to 44 Minutes68,3177.2%
45 to 59 Minutes134,68114.2%
60 to 89 Minutes124,88213.2%
90 or more Minutes48,9635.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 212

The most common commute times in Area Code 212 are 30 to 34 minutes (85,475 commuters, 17.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (84,943 commuters, 18.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Area Code 212
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7,639 (1.6%)5,664 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes18,088 (3.7%)17,245 (3.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes28,488 (5.9%)27,556 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes41,039 (8.5%)40,075 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes60,026 (12.4%)53,666 (11.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes32,683 (6.8%)29,094 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes85,475 (17.7%)84,943 (18.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes19,742 (4.1%)19,973 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes35,808 (7.4%)32,509 (7.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes66,569 (13.8%)68,112 (14.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes63,438 (13.1%)61,444 (13.2%)
90 or more Minutes24,198 (5.0%)24,765 (5.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 212

The most frequent times of departure to work in Area Code 212 are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (79,396, 16.4%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (89,439, 19.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Area Code 212
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17,592 (3.6%)9,694 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM14,676 (3.0%)6,721 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM12,076 (2.5%)5,716 (1.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM32,136 (6.7%)21,618 (4.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24,931 (5.2%)23,053 (5.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM55,541 (11.5%)55,820 (12.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM42,907 (8.9%)47,515 (10.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM79,396 (16.4%)89,439 (19.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM48,930 (10.1%)57,827 (12.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM66,002 (13.7%)69,818 (15.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM19,423 (4.0%)22,380 (4.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8,413 (1.7%)8,406 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM33,168 (6.9%)26,540 (5.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM28,002 (5.8%)20,499 (4.4%)
Total483,193 (100.0%)465,046 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Area Code 212

Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 212

Of the total 1,007,101 dwellings in Area Code 212, owner-occupied units account for 276,058 (27.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 731,043 (72.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Area Code 212
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units276,05827.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units731,04372.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,007,101100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 212

Occupancy by Household Size in Area Code 212
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household416,40741.3%
2-Person Household296,68829.5%
3-Person Household140,47714.0%
4+ Person Household153,52915.2%
Total Housing Units1,007,101100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 212

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Area Code 212
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household93,245 (22.4%)323,162 (77.6%)
2-Person Household89,581 (30.2%)207,107 (69.8%)
3-Person Household40,664 (28.9%)99,813 (71.1%)
4+ Person Household52,568 (34.2%)100,961 (65.8%)
Total Housing Units276,058 (27.4%)731,043 (72.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 212

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Area Code 212
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School14,857 (12.2%)106,479 (87.8%)
High School Diploma30,614 (20.2%)120,798 (79.8%)
College/Associate Degree42,115 (24.5%)129,976 (75.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher188,472 (33.5%)373,790 (66.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 212

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Area Code 212
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years221,78622.0%
35 to 44 Years180,81517.9%
45 to 54 Years165,93916.5%
55 to 64 Years174,27517.3%
65 to 74 Years144,15014.3%
75 to 84 Years83,0848.3%
85 Years and Over37,0523.7%
Total1,007,101100.0%

Housing Finances in Area Code 212

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 212

Median Income by Occupancy in Area Code 212
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied276,058 (27.4%)$9,411,608
Renter-Occupied731,043 (72.6%)$5,909,378
Average1,007,101 (100.0%)$6,871,402

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 212

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Area Code 212
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0006,271 (2.3%)39,389 (5.4%)
$5,000 to $9,9992,741 (1.0%)26,356 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9994,279 (1.5%)54,472 (7.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,549 (1.3%)31,997 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,634 (1.7%)31,530 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,9999,796 (3.5%)48,248 (6.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99916,062 (5.8%)65,076 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99927,437 (9.9%)92,821 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99923,707 (8.6%)70,920 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99943,912 (15.9%)97,291 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more133,670 (48.4%)172,943 (23.7%)
Total276,058 (100.0%)731,043 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 212

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Area Code 212
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30026,253 (9.5%)31,021 (4.2%)
$300 to $4998,741 (3.2%)35,523 (4.9%)
$500 to $79915,202 (5.5%)43,543 (6.0%)
$800 to $99914,204 (5.1%)38,727 (5.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49939,697 (14.4%)134,601 (18.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99927,473 (10.0%)122,464 (16.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49924,076 (8.7%)96,435 (13.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99923,636 (8.6%)56,307 (7.7%)
$3,000 or more96,776 (35.1%)156,095 (21.3%)
Total276,058 (100.0%)731,043 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Area Code 212

Housing Structures in Area Code 212

Housing Structures in Area Code 212
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached45,6014.5%
Single Unit, Attached32,6013.2%
2 Unit Apartments49,6174.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments38,9433.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments51,4825.1%
10 or more Apartments787,38378.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,4740.2%
Total1,007,101100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 212

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Area Code 212
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached37,001 (81.1%)8,600 (18.9%)
Single Unit, Attached25,367 (77.8%)7,234 (22.2%)
2 Unit Apartments22,646 (45.6%)26,971 (54.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,448 (24.3%)29,495 (75.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,648 (12.9%)44,834 (87.1%)
10 or more Apartments174,374 (22.2%)613,009 (77.8%)
Mobile Home / Other574 (38.9%)900 (61.1%)
Total276,058 (27.4%)731,043 (72.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 212

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Area Code 212
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room11,171 (4.1%)89,864 (12.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms66,993 (24.3%)301,949 (41.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms107,165 (38.8%)291,256 (39.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms60,675 (22.0%)41,612 (5.7%)
8 or more Rooms30,054 (10.9%)6,362 (0.9%)
Total276,058 (100.0%)731,043 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 212

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Area Code 212
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas163,097 (59.1%)387,852 (53.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8,157 (2.9%)15,234 (2.1%)
Electricity40,340 (14.6%)166,818 (22.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene49,490 (17.9%)112,812 (15.4%)
Coal or Coke86 (0.0%)552 (0.1%)
All other Fuels8,358 (3.0%)18,318 (2.5%)
No Fuel Used6,530 (2.4%)29,457 (4.0%)
Total276,058 (100.0%)731,043 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 212

Household Vehicle Usage in Area Code 212
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle123,272 (44.7%)567,293 (77.6%)
1 Vehicle104,679 (37.9%)139,787 (19.1%)
2 Vehicles35,542 (12.9%)20,696 (2.8%)
3 or more Vehicles12,565 (4.5%)3,267 (0.4%)
Total276,058 (100.0%)731,043 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Area Code 212

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Area Code 212

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units137,059138,999
Median Property Value$53,101,805$58,919,404
Median Household Income$6,946,887$79,909
Monthly Housing Costs$62,281$80,922
Real Estate Taxes$414,623$24,100

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 212

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Area Code 212
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009,682 (7.1%)2,386 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,014 (2.2%)889 (0.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,897 (8.0%)8,571 (6.2%)
$300,000 to $499,99914,185 (10.3%)13,642 (9.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99922,038 (16.1%)27,987 (20.1%)
$750,000 to $999,99923,179 (16.9%)26,835 (19.3%)
$1,000,000 or more54,064 (39.5%)58,689 (42.2%)
Total137,059 (100.0%)138,999 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 212

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Area Code 212
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006,251 (4.6%)1,562 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9999,311 (6.8%)2,761 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,740 (4.9%)3,151 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99910,781 (7.9%)3,056 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99915,888 (11.6%)5,281 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,791 (10.1%)11,549 (8.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99920,536 (15.0%)9,916 (7.1%)
$150,000 or more53,761 (39.2%)23,376 (16.8%)
Total137,059 (100.0%)138,999 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 212

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Area Code 212
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x23,297 (17.0%)11,130,762 (8,007.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x10,904 (8.0%)19,281 (13.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x11,192 (8.2%)20,636 (14.8%)
4.0x or more89,896 (65.6%)18,046 (13.0%)
Total137,059 (100.0%)138,999 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 212

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Area Code 212
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,532 (2.6%)1,110 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,4996,055 (4.4%)3,966 (2.9%)
$800 to $1,49993,924 (68.5%)4,112 (3.0%)
Total137,059 (100.0%)138,999 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Area Code 212

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 212

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 212
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years142,282 (98.2%)2,630 (1.8%)
6 to 18 Years288,069 (97.6%)7,212 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years210,973 (93.3%)15,048 (6.7%)
26 to 34 Years362,082 (92.0%)31,330 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years303,238 (91.6%)27,702 (8.4%)
45 to 54 Years264,874 (92.5%)21,325 (7.4%)
55 to 64 Years264,115 (94.5%)15,347 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years214,909 (98.5%)3,223 (1.5%)
75 Years and older168,117 (99.4%)1,045 (0.6%)
Total2,218,659 (94.7%)124,862 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 212

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Area Code 212
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born142,282 (98.2%)2,630 (1.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen288,069 (97.6%)7,212 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen210,973 (93.3%)15,048 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 212

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Area Code 212
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000333,387 (93.9%)21,499 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999281,861 (92.6%)22,540 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999253,854 (92.5%)20,666 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999199,093 (92.6%)15,916 (7.4%)
$100,000 and over1,079,416 (96.6%)38,264 (3.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 212

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Area Code 212
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 663,865 (44.1%)86,393 (59.6%)
6 to 18 Years142,110 (48.1%)167,605 (56.8%)
19 to 25 Years59,058 (26.1%)158,417 (70.1%)
25 to 34 Years80,324 (20.4%)292,284 (74.3%)
35 to 44 Years78,543 (23.7%)234,680 (70.9%)
45 to 54 Years76,797 (26.8%)198,755 (69.5%)
55 to 64 Years95,179 (34.1%)184,005 (65.8%)
65 to 74 Years196,673 (90.2%)102,640 (47.0%)
75 Years and over166,014 (98.1%)75,503 (44.6%)
Total958,563 (40.9%)1,500,282 (64.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 212

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Area Code 212
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years446 (0.7%)290 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years10,179 (6.9%)7,041 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years16,272 (5.2%)15,957 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years47,078 (10.7%)55,270 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years19,767 (21.0%)31,895 (25.7%)
75 Years and over28,450 (44.6%)52,340 (49.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Area Code 212

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 212: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years389 (0.6%)278 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years318 (0.2%)618 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,861 (0.6%)1,295 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years6,578 (1.5%)7,457 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years4,698 (5.0%)5,121 (4.1%)
75 Years and over10,998 (17.2%)15,285 (14.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 212: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years129 (0.2%)117 (0.2%)
5 to 17 Years1,495 (1.0%)2,144 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,492 (0.8%)3,336 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years8,387 (1.9%)11,813 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years3,770 (4.0%)5,690 (4.6%)
75 Years and over5,511 (8.6%)10,094 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 212: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years7,971 (5.4%)4,595 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years11,081 (3.6%)9,842 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years21,273 (4.8%)19,687 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,797 (5.1%)7,928 (6.4%)
75 Years and over8,295 (13.0%)16,858 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 212: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,094 (0.7%)1,337 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years3,031 (1.0%)3,416 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years24,566 (5.6%)34,911 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years12,951 (13.8%)24,826 (20.0%)
75 Years and over18,934 (29.7%)40,450 (38.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Area Code 212: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,387 (1.6%)1,415 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,233 (0.7%)2,054 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years9,184 (2.1%)12,457 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years5,044 (5.4%)7,693 (6.2%)
75 Years and over7,910 (12.4%)19,578 (18.6%)

Technology Access in Area Code 212

Computing Device Access in Area Code 212

Computing Device Access in Area Code 212
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop801,78479.6%
Smartphone892,26988.6%
Tablet608,14160.4%
No Computing Device69,6196.9%
Total1,007,101100.0%

Internet Access in Area Code 212

Internet Access in Area Code 212
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1,0270.1%
Broadband Home769,89876.4%
Cellular Data Only106,39310.6%
Satellite Internet31,6453.1%
No Internet117,00911.6%
Total1,007,101100.0%

Area Code 212 Summary

Geography

Area code 212 is located in the borough of Manhattan in New York City. It is the original area code for the city, and is one of the few original area codes still in use in the United States.

Social

Area code 212 is associated with the hustle and bustle of New York City. It is a symbol of the city's energy and vibrancy, and is often associated with the city's iconic skyline.

Economics

Area code 212 is associated with the financial and business sectors of New York City. It is home to many of the city's major financial institutions, as well as many of the world's largest corporations.

Demographics

Area code 212 is home to a diverse population. It is home to many different ethnic and racial groups, as well as a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. The area code is also home to many of the city's most affluent neighborhoods.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Area Code 212?
Total Population of Area Code 212 is 2,356,980.
What is the Total Male Population of Area Code 212?
Total Male Population of Area Code 212 is 1,126,647.
What is the Total Female Population of Area Code 212?
Total Female Population of Area Code 212 is 1,230,333.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Area Code 212?
There are 91.57 Males per 100 Females in Area Code 212.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Area Code 212?
There are 109.20 Females per 100 Males in Area Code 212.
What is the Median Population Age in Area Code 212?
Median Population Age in Area Code 212 is 40.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Area Code 212
Average Family Size in Area Code 212 is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Area Code 212
Average Household Size in Area Code 212 is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Area Code 212?
Per Capita income in Area Code 212 is $90,748.
What is the Median Family Income in Area Code 212?
Median Family Income in Area Code 212 is $142,105.
What is the Median Household income in Area Code 212?
Median Household Income in Area Code 212 is $109,070.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 212?
Income or Wage Gap in Area Code 212 is 24.2%.
Women in Area Code 212 earn 75.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Area Code 212?
Family Income Deficit in Area Code 212 is $10,328.
Families that are below poverty line in Area Code 212 earn $10,328 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 212?
Inequality or Gini Index in Area Code 212 is 31.84.
How Large is the Labor Force in Area Code 212?
There are 1,282,019 People in the Labor Forcein in Area Code 212.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Area Code 212?
64.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Area Code 212.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Area Code 212?
Unemployment Rate in Area Code 212 is 7.8%.