ZIP Codes in New York
New York's ZIP codes cover a state that looks almost like two different places entirely - New York City, one of the largest and most densely populated urban areas on Earth, and a sprawling upstate region of small cities, farmland, and the Adirondack and Catskill mountains. With around 19.5 million residents, more than 40% of the state's entire population lives within New York City alone, a level of concentration few other states come close to matching.
How ZIP Codes Are Organized Across the State
New York's ZIP codes fall within the 10000–14999 range under the USPS system, one of the widest ranges of any state given its combination of a huge city and a large upstate territory. Manhattan and the other New York City boroughs occupy the lower end around 100xx–114xx, Albany, the state capital, sits near 122xx, and Buffalo, in the far western part of the state, carries codes closer to 142xx.
New York's Major Metro Areas by Population
The chart below makes clear just how dominant New York City is within the state's overall population, with every upstate city considerably smaller by comparison.
New York City's ZIP codes cover arguably the most economically significant urban area in the world, spanning Manhattan's dense financial and cultural core alongside Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, each with its own distinct character and demographic makeup. Buffalo, near Lake Erie in the far west, has a strong Rust Belt industrial history and has worked to reinvent its economy in recent decades around healthcare, education, and a resurgent downtown. For a broader comparison, our full US ZIP code directory shows how New York's wide range fits alongside every other state.
The Hudson Valley and Capital Region
North of New York City, the Hudson Valley blends commuter suburbs closer to the city with an increasingly popular second-home and weekend-getaway market further upstate. Albany, the state capital, anchors the Capital Region alongside Schenectady and Troy, an area shaped heavily by state government employment and a growing presence in nanotechnology and semiconductor manufacturing.
Western New York and the Great Lakes
Buffalo and Rochester, New York's two largest upstate cities, sit along the Great Lakes and share a strong industrial heritage, though both have diversified significantly beyond their manufacturing roots. This region borders Pennsylvania to the south and shares a Great Lakes climate - including notoriously heavy lake-effect snow - with parts of northern Ohio and Michigan across the water.
Why ZIP Codes Matter Beyond Mail
In New York, ZIP codes carry enormous weight in the real estate market, particularly in Manhattan, where boundaries can mean differences of hundreds of thousands of dollars in property value between adjacent blocks. The state's massive financial services industry, concentrated in Lower Manhattan and Midtown, relies on ZIP-level data extensively for everything from insurance underwriting to marketing segmentation. And upstate agricultural regions, including the Finger Lakes wine country, use ZIP codes to coordinate shipping logistics for the state's substantial wine and dairy industries.
Border Regions and Neighboring States
New York shares borders with five US states as well as Canada to the north. To the west, Buffalo sits close to Pennsylvania and shares a similar Great Lakes-adjacent industrial history. To the south, the New York City suburbs blend into New Jersey and Connecticut's commuter belt. And to the north, the Adirondacks give way to a long international border with Ontario and Quebec.
Finding the Right ZIP Code
Use the list below to browse New York's ZIP codes by city, county, or population - sorted so the most populous areas surface first. Each entry links through to a detailed page with additional demographic data. If you're trying to identify the ZIP code for a specific address rather than browsing by city, the search tool at the top of this page will get you there faster than scrolling through the full list.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ZIP codes does New York have?
New York has well over a thousand ZIP codes, split between an enormous concentration in New York City and a much wider spread across upstate cities and rural counties.
What ZIP code range does New York use?
New York ZIP codes generally fall between 10000 and 14999, with New York City toward the lower end and western New York, including Buffalo, further along the range.
Which New York city has the most ZIP codes?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of the state's ZIP codes, given its enormous population relative to the rest of the state.
Can I look up a New York ZIP code by city name?
Yes, use the search tool on this page or browse the full list below, which is organized by city and sorted by population.
Whether you're relocating to New York City, researching property in the Hudson Valley or Finger Lakes, or simply trying to pin down the right ZIP code for a specific New York address, the data below covers every corner of the state.