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ZIP 10012

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 21,426·New York County·14th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$5,330/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$3,365
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ZIP 10012 · $5,330
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,800
1 BR
$3,990
2 BR
$4,370
3 BR
$5,470
4 BR+
$5,950
Research median
$4,370/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
$63,960/yr
At $5,330/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.5% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10012 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 85% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,426
Median income
$137,106
Median age
35.5
Renters
77.5%
Age distribution
42.1%
25.8%
16.7%
Under 187.1%
18–3442.1%
35–5425.8%
55–648.4%
65+16.7%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
18.1%
White68.9%
Black3.4%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian18.1%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
85%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma4.7%
Some college6.3%
Bachelor's+85%
Housing tenure
22.5%
77.5%
Owner22.5%
Renter77.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10012 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,973 → $5,330
up 79.3%
Income
$117,581 → $137,106
up 16.6%
Population
22,269 → 21,426
down 3.8%
Renter share
80.3% → 77.5%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
82.5% → 85%
+2.5 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 10012 in New York, NY has climbed from $2,973 to $5,330, a 79.3% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $117,581 to $137,106 across the same window, up 16.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 22,269 residents to roughly 21,426. Renters now make up 77.5% of households, compared with 80.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 85% of adults here, versus 82.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 10012 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 10012 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $5,330/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,370/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($137,106/yr), ZIP 10012 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10012 (New York, NY) is $5,330. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10012's median rent of $5,330/mo is $3,365 (171%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10012 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10012 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #14 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $5,330/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $213,000/year (~$102/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,330/mo in ZIP 10012. The local median household income is $137,106/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10012?

Rent in ZIP 10012 has increased 14.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10012 is considered stretched for renters. At $5,330/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($137,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10012 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 77.5% of ZIP 10012 households are renters, while 22.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10012 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10012 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10012 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $5,330/mo, it's $1,197 above the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $5,330/mo, rent takes ~47% of ZIP 10012's median household income ($137,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10012 47%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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