Yonkers
City in Westchester County, New York
Yonkers is a city in Westchester County, New York, with 211,569 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bronxville, 2.2 miles E.
- 211,569residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 18.0 sq miland area · 46.6 km²
- 11,750 / sq mipopulation density
- 10701main ZIP code (12 in total)
About Yonkers
Yonkers ( ) is a city in Westchester County, New York, United States. With a population of 211,569 at the 2020 census, its highest decennial census count ever, Yonkers is the third-most populous city in New York state and the most populous city in Westchester County. Yonkers is classified as an inner suburb of New York City, immediately north of the Bronx and approximately 2.4 miles (4 km) north of Marble Hill (the northernmost point in Manhattan).
Yonkers is a centrally located municipality within the New York metropolitan area. Downtown Yonkers is centered on Getty Square, where the municipal government is located. The downtown area, which also houses local businesses and nonprofit organizations, is a retail hub for the city and the northwest Bronx. Major shopping areas are in Getty Square on South Broadway, at the Cross County Shopping Center and the Ridge Hill Mall, and along Central Park Avenue.
The city has a number of attractions, including Tibbetts Brook Park, Untermyer Park and Gardens, the Hudson River Museum, the Saw Mill River, the Science Barge, Sherwood House, and access to the Hudson River. Yonkers is also known as the City of Seven Hills: Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church Hills. The city has continued to experience significant gentrification in the 21st century.
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Living in Yonkers
- Median household income
- $83,549
- Median home value
- $501,600
- Median rent
- $1,784/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Yonkers had 211,569 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 211,569 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11,750 per sq mi (4,537 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yonkers at a glance
| State | New York (NY) |
|---|---|
| County | Westchester County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 211,569 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.01 sq mi (46.6 km²) |
| Water area | 2.26 sq mi (5.85 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.9459° N, 73.8674° W |
| ZIP codes | 10701, 07620, 10550, 10552, 10703, 10704, 10705, 10706, 10707, 10708, 10709, 10710 |
| Official website | yonkersny.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3684000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yonkers
- Bronxville2.2 mi E
- Tuckahoe2.4 mi E
- Hastings-on-Hudson3.0 mi N
- Mount Vernon3.0 mi SE
- Alpine, NJ3.0 mi NW
- Eastchester3.2 mi E
- Pelham3.9 mi SE
- Dobbs Ferry4.4 mi N
- Greenville4.4 mi NE
- Demarest, NJ4.6 mi W
- Tenafly, NJ4.7 mi SW
- Cresskill, NJ4.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Yonkers
What county is Yonkers in?
Yonkers is in Westchester County, New York.
What is the population of Yonkers, NY?
211,569 people lived in Yonkers at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yonkers, NY?
The main ZIP code is 10701. Other ZIP codes: 07620, 10550, 10552, 10703, 10704, 10705, 10706, 10707, 10708, 10709, 10710.
What is the elevation of Yonkers?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yonkers?
Bronxville (2.2 mi), Tuckahoe (2.4 mi), Hastings-on-Hudson (3.0 mi), Mount Vernon (3.0 mi), Alpine (3.0 mi).
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