ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 10009

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 60,209·New York County·28th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$4,826/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

+$2,894

Reported rents

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ZIP 10009 · $4,826

More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$2,700

1 BR

$2,840

2 BR

$3,110

3 BR

$3,890

4 BR+

$4,230

Research median

$3,110/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 10009 usually run 2.3% below trend in January and 2.4% above it in July, about $227 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 10009 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 10009 changed +7.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 10009 rose 24% while median household income rose 45.8% ($63,717 to $92,876). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 10009 is 41.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 24 months in a row, and rose in 12 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($92,876) is $2,322 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,700).

Rank in New York

123rd cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11205, 2 miles away, rents for 16% less ($4,062/mo), about $9,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 10009. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$57,912/yr

At $4,826/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyNew York County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10009 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 62.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

60,209

Median income

$92,876

Median age

37.4

Renters

89.6%

Age distribution

36.4%

22.6%

14.1%

16.7%

Under 1810.2%

18–3436.4%

35–5422.6%

55–6414.1%

65+16.7%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

55%

23.6%

12.1%

White55%

Black8.4%

Hispanic23.6%

Asian12.1%

Other0.8%

Education (25+)

12.1%

14.4%

62.4%

No HS diploma11.1%

HS diploma12.1%

Some college14.4%

Bachelor's+62.4%

Housing tenure

89.6%

Owner10.4%

Renter89.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10009 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,848 → $4,826

up 69.5%

Income

$77,551 → $92,876

up 19.8%

Population

60,000 → 60,209

up 0.3%

Renter share

90.6% → 89.6%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

62.4% → 62.4%

+0.0 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 10009 in New York, NY paid around $2,848 a month. That figure now sits near $4,826, up 69.5% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $77,551 to $92,876 across the same window, up 19.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 10009 in New York, NY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 10009

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 10009 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,826/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,110/mo.

At 62% of local median household income ($92,876/yr), ZIP 10009 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $193,000/year (about $93/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,826/mo in ZIP 10009. The local median household income is $92,876/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10009?

Rent in ZIP 10009 has risen 7.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 10009?

Asking rents in ZIP 10009 are usually lowest in January, about 2.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 2.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $227 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 10009?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 10009 rose 24% while median household income rose 45.8%, from $63,717 to $92,876. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 10009 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10009 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #28 of 334 at $4,826/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 10009 changed +7.4%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.