Country Club, Bronx facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Country Club
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Neighborhood of the Bronx
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Griswold & Research Avenues in Country Club
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City |  New York City |
| Borough |  The Bronx |
| Community District | Bronx 10 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.54 km2 (0.208 sq mi) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 3,548 (estimated) |
| Economics | |
| • Median income | $84,852 |
| ZIP Codes |
10465
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| Area code | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Country Club is a neighborhood in the East Bronx, New York City. It is mostly a place where people live.
The neighborhood is surrounded by different areas. To the north, you'll find Middletown Road and Watt Avenue. Eastchester Bay is to the east. Layton Avenue and the Throggs Neck neighborhood are to the south. To the west are the New England Thruway and the Pelham Bay neighborhood.
Just north of Country Club is Pelham Bay Park. This is the biggest public park in New York City. It even includes Orchard Beach!
Country Club is part of Bronx Community Board 10. Its ZIP Code is 10465. The New York City Police Department's 45th Precinct helps keep the area safe. Many people of Italian-American heritage live here.
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Who Lives in Country Club?
In 2018, about 7,500 people lived in Country Club. Most residents are white, making up about 73% of the population. About 22% are Hispanic or Latino. Around 3.5% are Asian. The rest are Black, or from other backgrounds.
Country Club has a large Italian-American community. You can find many family-owned Italian stores and delis here.
The larger area, Community District 10, includes Country Club and other neighborhoods. These are City Island, Co-op City, Pelham Bay, Schuylerville, Throgs Neck, and Westchester Square. In 2018, this whole district had 121,868 people. The average life expectancy was about 81 years. This is similar to the rest of New York City.
Most people in the district are young or middle-aged adults. About 20% are under 18 years old. Around 26% are between 25 and 44. Another 27% are between 45 and 64.
Mail and ZIP Codes
Country Club uses the ZIP Code 10465. The closest post offices are the Throggs Neck Post Office and the Pilgrim Post Office. Both are run by the United States Postal Service.
Learning in Country Club
Country Club has one private school called Villa Maria Academy. It is run by the Congregation of Notre Dame of Montreal.
For public elementary schools, there are two main ones nearby. PS 71 is for students living above Waterbury Avenue. PS 14 is for those living below Waterbury Avenue. Both are in the nearby Pelham Bay neighborhood. The middle school for this area is the Urban Institute of Mathematics.
Fire Safety
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) helps keep Country Club safe from fires. Engine Co. 89/Ladder Co. 50 is the fire station that serves the area. It is located on Bruckner Boulevard.
Getting Around Country Club
Country Club is close to major roads like I-95. It is also near big bridges, such as the Throgs Neck Bridge.
There are two New York City Subway stations nearby. These are Pelham Bay Park and Buhre Avenue. Both are on the 6 <6> trains line. They are located northwest of Country Club in the Pelham Bay neighborhood.
Country Club is also home to the Evers Marina and Seaplane Base. This is on the west side of Eastchester Bay.
Several MTA Regional Bus Operations bus routes serve Country Club:
- Bx8: This bus goes to Locust Point or Williamsbridge.
- Bx24: This route connects to Hutchinson Metro Center.
- BxM8: This bus goes to Pelham Bay or Midtown Manhattan.
- BxM9: This route connects to Throgs Neck or Midtown Manhattan.
