Mount Vernon

City in Westchester County, New York

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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.

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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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, NY population

Mount Vernon had 73,893 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census73,893
Density16,823 per sq mi (6,496 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mount Vernon at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyWestchester County
TypeCity
Population73,893 (2020)
Land area4.39 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates40.9131° N, 73.8293° W
ZIP codes10553, 10466, 10550, 10552, 10704, 10708, 10803
Official websitecmvny.com
Census code (GEOID)3649121

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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