Census tract · Westchester County
Census Tract 59.02, Westchester County, New York
Census Tract 59.02, GEOID 36119005902, in Westchester County, New York, entirely within New Rochelle. 6,845 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,095); the 2020 Census counted 5,654.
Residents, 2020-2024
6,845
±1,095 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,654
Median household income
$126,473
±$21,327 (90% margin)
Westchester County: $118,976
Median home value
$674,100
±$320,393 (90% margin)
Westchester County: $663,200
Median gross rent
$2,207
±$121 (90% margin)
Westchester County: $1,951
Where is Census Tract 59.02?
Census Tract 59.02 is one of 241 census tracts in Westchester County, New York. It covers 0.99 square miles of land, 5,734 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 36119005902, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| New Rochelle | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 59.02: Tract 57.02 ($72,846), Tract 57.04 ($84,250), Tract 59.01 ($72,813), Tract 60 ($102,672), Tract 65 ($155,000) and Tract 70 ($227,308). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 59.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 59.02's population at 6,845 (±1,095) in 2,699 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,654 residents and 2,638 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 59.02 | New Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,845 ±1,095 | 82,769 |
| Households | 2,699 ±199 | 31,684 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.33 | 2.49 |
| Housing units | 2,837 ±267 | 32,792 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 59.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 59.02 is 45.6 years old; 13.7% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.1%. 21.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 59.02 | New Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 ±3.3 | 42.3 |
| Under 18 years | 13.7% ±4.0 pts | 19.5% |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±4.5 pts | 19.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.1% ±11.6 pts | 29.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.6% ±13.3 pts | 41.4% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.8% ±6.8 pts | 18.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±3.9 pts | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.1 pts | 3.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 21.9% ±7.3 pts | 29.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.8% ±10.9 pts | 39.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±2.6 pts | 2.6% |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±4.8 pts | 11.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±6.5 pts | 6.3% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6% ±4.8 pts | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 47.8% ±9.7 pts | 51.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.5% ±7.5 pts | 27.0% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.0% ±5.5 pts | 90.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 59.02 earn?
Half of the 2,699 households in Census Tract 59.02 earn less than $126,473 a year (±$21,327), against $118,976 across Westchester County: 106th highest of the county's 228 tracts with a reliable estimate. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 59.02 | New Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,473 ±$21,327 | $109,167 |
| Mean household income | $192,634 ±$35,177 | $174,058 |
| Per capita income | $78,861 ±$15,303 | $68,173 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8% ±3.7 pts | 10.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.2% ±9.2 pts | 13.0% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±5.0 pts | 11.9% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±2.6 pts | 95.4% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2% ±7.3 pts | 91.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 59.02?
Owners occupy 55.6% of Census Tract 59.02's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $674,100 by its owner (±$320,393). The median renter pays $2,207 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 59.02 | New Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $674,100 ±$320,393 | $702,500 |
| Median gross rent | $2,207 ±$121 | $1,917 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.4% ±9.0 pts | 39.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,953 ±$696 | $4,000 or more |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6% ±8.2 pts | 53.7% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.4% ±8.2 pts | 46.3% |
| Housing units | 2,837 ±267 | 32,792 |
| Single-family detached homes | 30.3% ±7.1 pts | 38.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2% ±2.6 pts | 3.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 4.1% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.0% ±9.5 pts | 32.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.3% ±6.9 pts | 16.4% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 59.02 get to work?
58.7% of Census Tract 59.02's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.6%.
| Measure | Tract 59.02 | New Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.6% ±5.1 pts | 65.0% |
| Unemployment rate | 9.6% ±6.0 pts | 5.9% |
| Drove alone to work | 58.7% ±12.2 pts | 51.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% ±3.1 pts | 5.6% |
| Public transportation | 15.8% ±8.5 pts | 16.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% ±5.8 pts | 5.5% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±5.4 pts | 18.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min ±6.3 | 32.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 59.02 compare with the other tracts in Westchester County?
Among Westchester County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 59.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Westchester County | In New Rochelle |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9th of 240 | 2nd of 17 |
| Residents per square mile | 135th of 241 | 14th of 18 |
| Median household income | 106th of 228 | 6th of 16 |
| Per capita income | 76th of 238 | 5th of 17 |
| Median home value | 91st of 221 | 8th of 16 |
| Median gross rent | 90th of 221 | 6th of 16 |
| Poverty rate | 87th of 114 | 5th of 7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 131st of 234 | 8th of 17 |
| Median age | 54th of 240 | 5th of 17 |
| Owner-occupied share | 146th of 225 | 6th of 17 |
The tracts next to it on Westchester County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 109.03 | 103rd | $127,780±$34,916 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 109.01 | 104th | $127,686±$11,780 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 147.01 | 105th | $126,570±$21,467 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 59.02 | 106th | $126,473±$21,327 |
| Tract 147.04 | 107th | $124,167±$32,156 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 74.01 | 108th | $123,977±$32,392 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 97.02 | 109th | $123,929±$44,079 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 59.02?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 59.02 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections