Williamsbridge, Bronx

Williamsbridge is a neighborhood geographically located in the north-central portion of the Bronx in New York City. Its boundaries, starting from the north and moving clockwise are East 222nd Street to the north, Boston Road to the east, East Gun Hill Road to the south, and the Bronx River to the west. White Plains Road is the primary thoroughfare through Williamsbridge.

Williamsbridge
Williambridge Square, 1984
Location in New York City
Coordinates: 40.877°N 73.866°W / 40.877; -73.866
Country United States
State New York
City New York City
Borough The Bronx
Community DistrictBronx 12
Area
  Total3.11 km2 (1.202 sq mi)
Population
  Total61,321
  Density20,000/km2 (51,000/sq mi)
Economics
Ethnicity
  African-American67.5%
  Hispanic and Latino American25.6%
  White2.8%
  Asian1.6%
  Others2.5%
ZIP Codes
10466, 10467, 10469
Area code718, 347, 929, and 917
Websitewww.williamsbridge.nyc

The neighborhood is part of Bronx Community Board 12 and its ZIP Codes include 10466, 10467, and 10469. The area is patrolled by the 47th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) property in the area is patrolled by P.S.A. 8 at 2794 Randall Avenue in the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx.

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