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Parkchester, Bronx

Coordinates: 40°50′20″N 73°51′36″W / 40.839°N 73.86°W / 40.839; -73.86
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Parkchester
The towers-in-the-park layout of Parkchester
Map
Location in New York City
Coordinates: 40°50′20″N 73°51′36″W / 40.839°N 73.86°W / 40.839; -73.86
Country United States
State New York
CityNew York City
BoroughThe Bronx
Community DistrictThe Bronx 9[1]
Area
 • Total0.482 sq mi (1.25 km2)
Population
 • Total33,602
 • Density70,000/sq mi (27,000/km2)
Economics
 • Median income$61,261
Ethnicity
 • Hispanic33.0%
 • Black35.1%
 • White2.7%
 • Asian25.4%
 • Others3.8%
ZIP Codes
10462, 10460, 10461
Area code718, 347, 929, and 917
Websitewww.parkchesternyc.com

Parkchester is a planned community originally developed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and located in the central Bronx, New York City.

References

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  1. "NYC Planning | Community Profiles". communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov. New York City Department of City Planning. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  2. "Parkchester neighborhood in New York". Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "NYC Population FactFinder: Bronx, Parkchester". New York City Department of City Planning. Retrieved July 25, 2024.