Pelham Bay (neighborhood), Bronx

Pelham Bay
Zulette Avenue in Pelham Bay
Location in New York City
Coordinates: 40°51′04″N 73°49′59″W / 40.851°N 73.833°W / 40.851; -73.833
Country United States
State New York
City New York City
Borough The Bronx
Community DistrictBronx 10
Area
  Total
1.09 km2 (0.421 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total
11,931
  Density11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi)
Economics
  Median income$53,503
ZIP Codes
10461
Area code718, 347, 929, and 917
Websitewww.pelhambay.nyc

Pelham Bay is a middle class residential neighborhood in the borough of the Bronx, in New York City. It is named for Pelham Bay Park, New York City's largest park, which lies on the neighborhood's northeastern border; and for Pelham Bay, a body of water in that park. The neighborhood is bounded roughly by Pelham Parkway on the north, the New England Thruway (I-95) on the east, the Bruckner Expressway (I-95) on the south, and the Hutchinson River Parkway on the west.

Pelham Bay is part of Bronx Community District 10, and its ZIP Code is 10461. Pelham Bay is patrolled by the 45th Precinct of the New York City Police Department.