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ZIP 10003

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 53,560·New York County·15th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$5,328/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$3,363
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ZIP 10003 · $5,328
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
$63,936/yr
At $5,328/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.9% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10003 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 84.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,560
Median income
$154,262
Median age
31
Renters
62.9%
Age distribution
50%
20.5%
14.5%
Under 187.2%
18–3450%
35–5420.5%
55–647.8%
65+14.5%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
65.6%
16.6%
White65.6%
Black5.3%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian16.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
84.3%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma4.7%
Some college8.2%
Bachelor's+84.3%
Housing tenure
37.1%
62.9%
Owner37.1%
Renter62.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10003 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,081 → $5,328
up 72.9%
Income
$137,533 → $154,262
up 12.2%
Population
54,447 → 53,560
down 1.6%
Renter share
63.3% → 62.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
82.4% → 84.3%
+1.9 pts
Median age
32 → 31
-1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 10003 in New York, NY has increased from $3,081 to $5,328, a 72.9% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $137,533 in 2021 to $154,262 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 54,447 residents to roughly 53,560. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 10003 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 10003 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $5,328/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 41% of local median household income ($154,262/yr), ZIP 10003 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10003 (New York, NY) is $5,328. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10003's median rent of $5,328/mo is $3,363 (171%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10003 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10003 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #15 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $5,328/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $213,000/year (~$102/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,328/mo in ZIP 10003. The local median household income is $154,262/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10003?

Rent in ZIP 10003 has increased 16.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10003 is considered stretched for renters. At $5,328/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($154,262/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10003 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.9% of ZIP 10003 households are renters, while 37.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10003 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10003 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10003 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $5,328/mo, it's $1,195 above the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $5,328/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 10003's median household income ($154,262/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10003 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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