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ZIP 10001

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 30,511·New York County·11th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$5,696/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$3,731
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ZIP 10001 · $5,696
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,800
1 BR
$3,990
2 BR
$4,370
3 BR
$5,470
4 BR+
$5,950
Research median
$4,370/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$68,352/yr
At $5,696/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10001 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 72.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,511
Median income
$129,852
Median age
35.8
Renters
75.9%
Age distribution
37%
29%
13.4%
Under 1811%
18–3437%
35–5429%
55–649.6%
65+13.4%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
50.6%
17%
19.7%
White50.6%
Black11.2%
Hispanic17%
Asian19.7%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
13.7%
72.6%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma7.1%
Some college13.7%
Bachelor's+72.6%
Housing tenure
24.1%
75.9%
Owner24.1%
Renter75.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10001 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,718 → $5,696
up 53.2%
Income
$101,409 → $129,852
up 28.0%
Population
26,966 → 30,511
up 13.1%
Renter share
73.5% → 75.9%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
73.1% → 72.6%
-0.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 10001 in New York, NY has increased by $1,978 per month, settling near $5,696 after starting the period at $3,718. Census figures show median household income at $129,852 today, compared with $101,409 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,966 to 30,511 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.1% change. About 75.9% of households rent today, against 73.5% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 10001 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $5,696/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,370/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($129,852/yr), ZIP 10001 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10001 (New York, NY) is $5,696. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10001's median rent of $5,696/mo is $3,731 (190%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10001 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10001 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #11 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $5,696/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $228,000/year (~$110/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,696/mo in ZIP 10001. The local median household income is $129,852/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10001?

Rent in ZIP 10001 has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10001 is considered expensive for renters. At $5,696/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($129,852/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10001 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.9% of ZIP 10001 households are renters, while 24.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10001 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10001 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10001 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $5,696/mo, it's $1,563 above the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $5,696/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 10001's median household income ($129,852/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10001 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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