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ZIP 10006

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 4,096·New York County·34th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,498/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$2,568
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ZIP 10006 · $4,498
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
$53,976/yr
At $4,498/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10006 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 84.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,096
Median income
$190,170
Median age
31.1
Renters
84.3%
Age distribution
60.1%
24.8%
Under 187%
18–3460.1%
35–5424.8%
55–644.6%
65+3.4%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
64.8%
24.7%
White64.8%
Black5.7%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian24.7%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
84.4%
HS diploma4.9%
Some college10.7%
Bachelor's+84.4%
Housing tenure
15.7%
84.3%
Owner15.7%
Renter84.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10006 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,879 → $4,498
up 56.2%
Income
$200,536 → $190,170
down 5.2%
Population
3,894 → 4,096
up 5.2%
Renter share
82.5% → 84.3%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
88.9% → 84.4%
-4.5 pts
Median age
31.9 → 31.1
-0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 10006 in New York, NY has climbed 56.2% since 2021, going from about $2,879 per month to roughly $4,498 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $200,536 in 2021 to $190,170 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 61.4 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 3,894 to 4,096 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.2% change. About 84.3% of households rent today, against 82.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 88.9% to 84.4%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 10006 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 10006 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,498/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 28% of local median household income ($190,170/yr), ZIP 10006 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10006?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10006 (New York, NY) is $4,498. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10006 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10006's median rent of $4,498/mo is $2,568 (133%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 10006 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10006 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #34 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,498/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10006?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $180,000/year (~$87/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,498/mo in ZIP 10006. The local median household income is $190,170/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10006?

Rent in ZIP 10006 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10006 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10006 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,498/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($190,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10006 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 10006 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 84.3% of ZIP 10006 households are renters, while 15.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10006 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10006 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10006 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,498/mo, it's $571 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10006 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10006 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,498/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 10006's median household income ($190,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10006 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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