What county is New York, NY in?
New York City spans five counties: New York (Manhattan), Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Bronx and Richmond (Staten Island).
County details
- City
- New York, New York
- Primary county
- New York County
- FIPS code
- 36061
- County population
- 1,597,451
Some cities extend into more than one county. New York is placed in the county that contains its center. For a specific address, use the address lookup.
Questions
What county is New York in?
New York City spans five counties: New York (Manhattan), Kings (Brooklyn), Queens, Bronx and Richmond (Staten Island).
What is the county seat of New York County?
County seats are not part of the data on this site. Check the county’s official website.
Can a city be in two counties?
Yes. Large cities such as Houston and Atlanta cross county lines. The address lookup shows the exact county for any street address.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; FCC Area API; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.