The Bronx, Bronx County, New York

The Bronx is a borough in Bronx County, New York. About 1,404,779 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 42.2 sq mi (109 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. Its local government works under another unit of government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,404,779
County
Bronx County
School district
New York City Department Of Education
Land area
42.2 sq mi (109 km²)
Type
BoroughGovernment under another
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$48,676 ± $895
Median home value
$529,500 ± $11,185
Water area
15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²)
State
New York
Census code (GEOID)
3600508510
Coordinates (central point)
40.848711, -73.852939

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Pelham, Westchester County4.3 mi northeast
  2. Mount Vernon (city)4.6 mi north
  3. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey (borough)5.4 mi northwest
  4. New Rochelle (city)6.4 mi northeast
  5. Yonkers (city)6.8 mi north
  6. Tenafly, New Jersey (borough)7.0 mi northwest
  7. Borough of Manhattan, New York County7.9 mi southwest
  8. Alpine, New Jersey (borough)8.9 mi north
  9. Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County9.6 mi east
  10. Borough of Queens, Queens County13 mi south

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Bronx. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Sunrise and sunset in the Bronx

Longest day
15 hours 7 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 14 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:23 AM around June 14
Latest sunrise
7:31 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:27 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:31 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:17 AM4:52 PM9 h 35 min
Feb 156:49 AM5:29 PM10 h 40 min
Mar 157:07 AM7:01 PM11 h 54 min
Apr 156:16 AM7:34 PM13 h 18 min
May 155:38 AM8:05 PM14 h 27 min
Jun 155:23 AM8:28 PM15 h 5 min
Jul 155:36 AM8:25 PM14 h 49 min
Aug 156:05 AM7:53 PM13 h 48 min
Sep 156:35 AM7:04 PM12 h 29 min
Oct 157:06 AM6:15 PM11 h 9 min
Nov 156:42 AM4:37 PM9 h 55 min
Dec 157:12 AM4:28 PM9 h 16 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A borough line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Bronx County or the local office.

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