Williamsbridge, Bronx facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Williamsbridge
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Neighborhood of the Bronx
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Williambridge Square, 1984
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| City |  New York City |
| Borough |  The Bronx |
| Community District | Bronx 12 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.11 km2 (1.202 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 61,321 |
| • Density | 19,697/km2 (51,016/sq mi) |
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| Ethnicity | |
| • African-American | 67.5% |
| • Hispanic and Latino American | 25.6% |
| • White | 2.8% |
| • Asian | 1.6% |
| • Others | 2.5% |
| ZIP Codes |
10466, 10467, 10469
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| Area code | 718, 347, 929, and 917 |
Williamsbridge is a neighborhood in the northern part of the Bronx in New York City. It is bordered by East 222nd Street to the north and Boston Road to the east. To the south is East Gun Hill Road, and the Bronx River is to the west. White Plains Road is a main street that runs through Williamsbridge.
This neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 12. Its ZIP Codes are 10466, 10467, and 10469. The local police department is the 47th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.
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History of Williamsbridge
Williamsbridge got its name from an 18th-century farmer named John Williams. He had a farm near the Bronx River, close to Gun Hill Road. John Williams built the first bridge over the Bronx River in that area. The community officially became a village on November 23, 1888.
There was once a neighborhood called Olinville within Williamsbridge. It was named after Stephen Olin, a Methodist minister. You can still hear the name "Olinville" in some old telephone numbers, like 652, 653, 654, and 655.
People and Community
Williamsbridge was once home to many Jewish and Italian-American families. In the 1970s, it became mostly African American. Since the 1980s, many people from the Caribbean and West Indies have moved to the area.
In 2010, Williamsbridge had a population of 61,321 people. Most residents, about 67.5%, were African American. About 25.6% were Hispanic or Latino. White residents made up 2.8% of the population.
The average life expectancy in this area is about 81 years. This is similar to the rest of New York City. Many residents are young people or middle-aged adults. About 24% are under 18, and 27% are between 25 and 44.
In 2017, the average household income in the area was about $48,018. About 22% of people in Williamsbridge and Eastchester live in poverty. This is less than the average for the Bronx. Many families (57%) find it hard to pay their rent.
Land and Parks
Williamsbridge has many multi-family homes and apartment buildings. Most homes are private, with two or three stories. The neighborhood is mostly flat and covers about one and a half square miles.
Local Parks and Monuments
The Seventh Draft District World War I Monument is located at East 219th Street and Bronx Blvd. The park around it has been improved. Since 2009, there has been an annual Memorial Day service at the monument.
Safety Services
The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) has two fire stations serving Williamsbridge. Engine Co. 62/Ladder Co. 32 is on White Plains Road. Engine Co. 63/Ladder Co. 39/Battalion 15 is on East 233rd Street.
Mail and ZIP Codes
Williamsbridge uses a few different ZIP Codes. The area north of 222nd Street is 10466. South of 222nd Street, it's 10467 west of Bronxwood Avenue. East of Bronxwood Avenue, it's 10469. There are two nearby United States Postal Service post offices. One is the Wakefield Station, and the other is the Williamsbridge Station.
Education in Williamsbridge
Compared to other parts of New York City, fewer adults in Williamsbridge have a college degree. About 32% of adults over 25 have a college education. However, 70% of high school students here graduate on time. This is close to the city average of 75%.
Students in Williamsbridge and Eastchester are getting better at math. In 2000, 32% of elementary students were good at math. By 2011, this number rose to 48%. Reading skills stayed about the same.
Sometimes, elementary school students miss many days of school. In Williamsbridge and Eastchester, about 29% of students missed 20 or more days. This is a bit higher than the city average.
Schools and Libraries
PS 96 Richard Rodgers School is located at Olinville Avenue and Waring Avenue.
The New York Public Library has a branch called Wakefield. It is located at 4100 Lowerre Place. This library opened in 1938.
Getting Around (Transportation)
Many MTA Regional Bus Operations bus routes serve Williamsbridge:
- Bx8: Goes to Locust Point
- Bx28: Goes to Co-op City or Fordham Center
- Bx30: Goes to Co-op City or Pelham Parkway
- Bx38: Goes to Co-op City or Norwood–205th Street
- Bx39: Goes to Wakefield or Clason Point
- Bx41 SBS: Goes to The Hub
- BxM11: This is an express bus to Midtown Manhattan
The New York City Subway also has stations in Williamsbridge:
- Gun Hill Road (2 5 trains)
- 219th Street (2 5 trains)
The Metro-North Railroad stops at the Williams Bridge station. This station is at Gun Hill Road and Webster Avenue and is on the Harlem Line.
