There are 10 sub-zones in Ang Mo Kio; Ang Mo Kio Town Centre, Cheng San, Chong Boon, Townsville, Shangri-la, Kebun Bahru, Sembawang Hills, Yio Chu Kang, Sindo and Seletar.
There are about 48,000 or more units in the estate, ranging from three-room to executive flats. Being an older estate, units here are relatively larger in size with, more parking space and outdoor leisure areas. In coherence with the size and location, the value of units in this area tends to be more costly.
At present, Singapore's Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong is the Member of Parliament (MP) for this district.