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ZIP 10009

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 60,209·New York County·23rd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$5,026/mo
Year-over-Year
+25.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
+$3,061
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 10009 · $5,026
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$60,312/yr
At $5,026/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 25.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+25.5% YoY, +5.7% 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
$2,731 → $5,026
up 84.0%
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 $2,731 a month. That figure now sits near $5,026, up 84.0% 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 10009 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $5,026/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,110/mo.

At 65% of local median household income ($92,876/yr), ZIP 10009 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 25.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 10009?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10009 (New York, NY) is $5,026. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10009's median rent of $5,026/mo is $3,061 (156%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 10009 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #23 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $5,026/mo.

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 $201,000/year (~$97/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,026/mo in ZIP 10009. The local median household income is $92,876/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10009?

Rent in ZIP 10009 has increased 25.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10009 is considered expensive for renters. At $5,026/mo, rent takes approximately 65% of the local median household income ($92,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10009 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 89.6% of ZIP 10009 households are renters, while 10.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10009 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10009 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10009 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $5,026/mo, it's $893 above the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10009 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
65%
EXPENSIVE

At $5,026/mo, rent takes ~65% of ZIP 10009's median household income ($92,876/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10009 65%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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