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East Tremont
Neighborhood of the Bronx
Looking east across East 182nd Street and Prospect Avenue
Looking east across East 182nd Street and Prospect Avenue
Country  United States
State  New York
City New York City
Borough The Bronx
Community District Bronx 6
Area
 • Total 1.13 km2 (0.436 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 43,423
 • Density 38,450/km2 (99,590/sq mi)
Economics
 • Median income $24,443
ZIP Codes
10457, 10460
Area code 718, 347, 929, and 917

East Tremont is a lively neighborhood in the West Bronx, New York City. It is a residential area, meaning many people live there. The main street that runs through the neighborhood is Tremont Avenue.

East Tremont is part of Bronx Community Board 6. This board helps manage local services and planning. The area uses ZIP Codes 10457 and 10460 for mail.

Discovering East Tremont's Past

Part of East Tremont is sometimes called Bronx Park South. This is especially true for the area near the Bronx Zoo. Long ago, a powerful family called the Lorillards owned much of the land here. They were famous for their tobacco company.

Who Lives in East Tremont?

In 2010, about 43,423 people lived in East Tremont. This was a jump of over 4,000 people since the year 2000. The neighborhood covers about 0.436 square miles.

Many different people call East Tremont home. A large number of residents are of Latin American heritage. East Tremont has one of the biggest populations of Puerto Ricans in New York City. There are also many African Americans and a growing number of Dominican people.

Exploring East Tremont's Landscape

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Looking northwest across Park and Tremont Avenues in East Tremont, at a former bank building

East Tremont has many five and six-story apartment buildings. You can also see older multi-family homes and new apartment buildings. The neighborhood is a bit hilly, but it is less than one square mile in size.

There are also two large housing developments in East Tremont. These are called Twin Roads East (Site 9) and East 180th Street-Monterey Avenue.

Staying Safe in East Tremont

The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) helps keep East Tremont safe. There are two fire stations in the area. These stations are Engine Co. 46/Ladder Co. 27 and Engine Co. 45/Ladder Co. 58/Battalion 18.

Mail and Post Offices

East Tremont uses two main ZIP Codes: 10457 and 10460. The United States Postal Service has a post office nearby. It is called the Tremont Station.

Learning and Education in East Tremont

Many students in East Tremont are doing better in school. Between 2000 and 2011, the number of students doing well in math grew from 19% to 44%. Reading skills also improved during this time.

Local Schools in East Tremont

East Tremont has many public schools for students of all ages. Here are some of them:

  • PS/MS 3: Raul Julia
  • PS 23: Early Childhood
  • PS 32: Belmont
  • PS 44: David Farragut
  • PS 57: Crescent/Frederick Douglass Academy V
  • PS 58: Tremont Park
  • PS 59: Bathgate
  • PS 92
  • PS/MS 211: The Bilingual School
  • PS 300/MS 129/P10/IS 316: Twin Parks
  • MS 118: William J. Niles
  • MS/HS 231: Eagle Academy for Young Men

East Tremont's Library

The New York Public Library has a branch in Tremont. It is located on Washington Avenue. This library was built in 1905. It was designed in a beautiful Italian Renaissance style.

Getting Around East Tremont

East Tremont does not have its own New York City Subway stations. However, many bus routes connect the neighborhood to subway lines. The MTA Regional Bus Operations operates several bus routes here:

The Metro-North Railroad also serves East Tremont. You can catch a train on the Harlem Line at the Tremont station.

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