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ZIP 10002

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 76,873·New York County·24th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,753/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$2,823
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ZIP 10002 · $4,753
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,170
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,120
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,510/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$57,036/yr
At $4,753/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10002 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
76,873
Median income
$48,386
Median age
43.2
Renters
81.3%
Age distribution
13.5%
25%
25.5%
12.6%
23.3%
Under 1813.5%
18–3425%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.6%
65+23.3%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
29.6%
23.8%
36.2%
White29.6%
Black9.1%
Hispanic23.8%
Asian36.2%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
29.3%
17.7%
13.4%
39.5%
No HS diploma29.3%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college13.4%
Bachelor's+39.5%
Housing tenure
18.7%
81.3%
Owner18.7%
Renter81.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10002 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,977 → $4,753
up 59.7%
Income
$37,093 → $48,386
up 30.4%
Population
76,807 → 76,873
up 0.1%
Renter share
83.2% → 81.3%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
36.4% → 39.5%
+3.1 pts
Median age
43.7 → 43.2
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 10002 in New York, NY stood at $2,977 in 2021 and currently runs about $4,753, reflecting a 59.7% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $37,093 in 2021 to $48,386 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 81.3% of households, compared with 83.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 39.5% of adults here, versus 36.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 10002 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 10002 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,753/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 118% of local median household income ($48,386/yr), ZIP 10002 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10002?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10002 (New York, NY) is $4,753. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10002's median rent of $4,753/mo is $2,823 (146%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 10002 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10002 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #24 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,753/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $190,000/year (~$91/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,753/mo in ZIP 10002. The local median household income is $48,386/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10002?

Rent in ZIP 10002 has increased 15.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10002 is considered expensive for renters. At $4,753/mo, rent takes approximately 118% of the local median household income ($48,386/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10002 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 81.3% of ZIP 10002 households are renters, while 18.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10002 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10002 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10002 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,753/mo, it's $826 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10002 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
118%
EXPENSIVE

At $4,753/mo, rent takes ~118% of ZIP 10002's median household income ($48,386/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10002 118%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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