Mount Vernon
City in Westchester County, New York

Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, New York, with 73,893 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pelham, 1.1 miles E.
- 73,893residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.4 km²
- 16,823 / sq mipopulation density
- 10553main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. It is an inner suburb of New York City, immediately to the north of the borough of the Bronx. As of the 2020 census, Mount Vernon had a population of 73,893, making it the eighth-largest city in the state and largest African-American majority city in the state.
Mount Vernon has two major sections. South-side Mount Vernon is more urban, while north-side Mount Vernon is more residential. Mount Vernon's downtown business district is on the city's south side, which includes City Hall, Mount Vernon's main post office, Mount Vernon Public Library, office buildings, and other municipal establishments.
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Living in Mount Vernon
- Median household income
- $78,779
- Median home value
- $484,000
- Median rent
- $1,629/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Mount Vernon had 73,893 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 73,893 |
|---|---|
| Density | 16,823 per sq mi (6,496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Vernon at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Westchester County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 73,893 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.39 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9131° N, 73.8293° W |
| ZIP codes | 10553, 10466, 10550, 10552, 10704, 10708, 10803 |
| Official website | cmvny.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3649121 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Vernon
- Pelham1.1 mi E
- Bronxville1.8 mi N
- Pelham Manor1.8 mi SE
- New Rochelle2.7 mi E
- Tuckahoe2.8 mi N
- Yonkers3.0 mi NW
- Eastchester3.3 mi N
- Larchmont4.1 mi E
- Mamaroneck5.5 mi E
- Hastings-on-Hudson5.8 mi NW
- Greenville5.9 mi N
- Alpine, NJ6.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon
What county is Mount Vernon in?
Mount Vernon is in Westchester County, New York.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, NY?
73,893 people lived in Mount Vernon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Vernon, NY?
The main ZIP code is 10553. Other ZIP codes: 10466, 10550, 10552, 10704, 10708, 10803.
What is the elevation of Mount Vernon?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Vernon?
Pelham (1.1 mi), Bronxville (1.8 mi), Pelham Manor (1.8 mi), New Rochelle (2.7 mi), Tuckahoe (2.8 mi).
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