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ZIP 10004

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 3,711·New York County·17th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,993/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
+$3,063
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ZIP 10004 · $4,993
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,120
1 BR
$3,270
2 BR
$3,590
3 BR
$4,500
4 BR+
$4,880
Research median
$3,590/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
$59,916/yr
At $4,993/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10004 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 90.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,711
Median income
$250,001
Median age
32.5
Renters
56.8%
Age distribution
17.4%
48.3%
18.5%
Under 1817.4%
18–3448.3%
35–5418.5%
55–6410.8%
65+5.1%
Gender
54.2%
45.8%
Male54.2%
Female45.8%
Race & ethnicity
57.6%
23.7%
White57.6%
Black5.4%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian23.7%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
90.5%
HS diploma2.7%
Some college6.4%
Bachelor's+90.5%
Housing tenure
43.2%
56.8%
Owner43.2%
Renter56.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10004 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,989 → $4,993
up 67.0%
Income
$216,017 → $250,001
up 15.7%
Population
4,795 → 3,711
down 22.6%
Renter share
59.1% → 56.8%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
96.6% → 90.5%
-6.1 pts
Median age
33.9 → 32.5
-1.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 10004 in New York, NY has shifted from $2,989 to $4,993, up 67.0% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $250,001 today, compared with $216,017 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 10004 in New York, NY losing about 1,084 residents over the five-year window, down 22.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 59.1% to 56.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 96.6% to 90.5% across the same window. 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 10004 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,993/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,590/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), ZIP 10004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10004?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10004 (New York, NY) is $4,993. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10004's median rent of $4,993/mo is $3,063 (159%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 10004 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10004 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #17 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,993/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $200,000/year (~$96/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,993/mo in ZIP 10004. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10004?

Rent in ZIP 10004 has increased 17.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10004 is considered very affordable for renters. At $4,993/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 10004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.8% of ZIP 10004 households are renters, while 43.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10004 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10004 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10004 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,993/mo, it's $1,066 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10004 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $4,993/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 10004's median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10004 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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