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ZIP 10005

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 9,439·New York County·28th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,681/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$2,751
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ZIP 10005 · $4,681
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,250
1 BR
$3,400
2 BR
$3,760
3 BR
$4,680
4 BR+
$5,050
Research median
$3,760/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
$56,172/yr
At $4,681/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10005 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 85.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,439
Median income
$190,233
Median age
31.4
Renters
82.4%
Age distribution
49.2%
29.4%
Under 1811.2%
18–3449.2%
35–5429.4%
55–646.9%
65+3.4%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
64.9%
13.7%
White64.9%
Black4.6%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian13.7%
Other6.2%
Education (25+)
85.9%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma5.8%
Some college6.4%
Bachelor's+85.9%
Housing tenure
17.6%
82.4%
Owner17.6%
Renter82.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10005 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,115 → $4,681
up 50.3%
Income
$197,188 → $190,233
down 3.5%
Population
8,637 → 9,439
up 9.3%
Renter share
83.4% → 82.4%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
92.7% → 85.9%
-6.8 pts
Median age
30.3 → 31.4
+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 10005 in New York, NY paid around $3,115 a month. That figure now sits near $4,681, up 50.3% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $197,188 in 2021 to $190,233 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 10005 in New York, NY adding about 802 residents over the five-year window, up 9.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 92.7% to 85.9% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 10005 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 10005 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,681/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,760/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($190,233/yr), ZIP 10005 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10005?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10005 (New York, NY) is $4,681. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10005's median rent of $4,681/mo is $2,751 (143%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 10005 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #28 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,681/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $187,000/year (~$90/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,681/mo in ZIP 10005. The local median household income is $190,233/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10005?

Rent in ZIP 10005 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10005 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,681/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($190,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10005 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 10005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 82.4% of ZIP 10005 households are renters, while 17.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10005 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10005 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10005 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,681/mo, it's $754 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10005 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $4,681/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 10005's median household income ($190,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10005 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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