10044

10044 is the United States ZIP code assigned to Roosevelt Island, a slender island in the East River between Manhattan and Queens in New York City. The code covers Roosevelt Island’s residential, institutional, and commercial areas and is the principal postal designation used for mail to the island.

Geography and access: The island measures about 2 miles long and 0.25 miles wide, lying in New York County (Manhattan). It is connected to Queens by the Roosevelt Island Bridge and to Manhattan by the Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway, with bus services linking to the surrounding boroughs.

History: The island was originally known as Welfare Island, hosting several institutions including hospitals. In 1973 it was renamed Roosevelt Island in honor of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, reflecting a shift toward permanent residential development and public facilities.

Notable features and institutions: The island houses the Coler-Goldwater Campus of NYC Health + Hospitals, providing rehabilitative and mental health services. It is also home to Cornell Tech, the graduate campus established in the late 2010s. Four Freedoms Park, a memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt designed by Louis Kahn, stands at the island’s southern tip. The Roosevelt Island Lighthouse marks its maritime heritage and historic character.

Governance and community: Roosevelt Island is part of New York City’s Manhattan Community District 8. The 10044 ZIP code forms part of the island’s modern infrastructure, which combines public housing, private apartments, educational facilities, and healthcare services with ongoing urban development.