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ZIP 10018

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 8,559·New York County·22nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$5,044/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$3,079
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ZIP 10018 · $5,044
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,690
1 BR
$3,880
2 BR
$4,240
3 BR
$5,310
4 BR+
$5,780
Research median
$4,240/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
$60,528/yr
At $5,044/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10018 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 76.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,559
Median income
$145,958
Median age
33.6
Renters
88.9%
Age distribution
48%
25%
Under 186.7%
18–3448%
35–5425%
55–6411.7%
65+8.7%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
43.3%
13.8%
29.5%
White43.3%
Black10.4%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian29.5%
Other3%
Education (25+)
76.7%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma6.6%
Some college9.7%
Bachelor's+76.7%
Housing tenure
88.9%
Owner11.1%
Renter88.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10018 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,460 → $5,044
up 45.8%
Income
$130,457 → $145,958
up 11.9%
Population
8,063 → 8,559
up 6.2%
Renter share
86% → 88.9%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
78.2% → 76.7%
-1.5 pts
Median age
34.2 → 33.6
-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 10018 in New York, NY paid around $3,460 a month. That figure now sits near $5,044, up 45.8% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $130,457 to $145,958 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 10018 in New York, NY adding about 496 residents over the five-year window, up 6.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 86% to 88.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 10018 in New York, NY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 10018 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $5,044/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,240/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($145,958/yr), ZIP 10018 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10018?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10018 (New York, NY) is $5,044. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10018 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10018's median rent of $5,044/mo is $3,079 (157%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10018 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10018 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #22 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $5,044/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10018?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $202,000/year (~$97/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,044/mo in ZIP 10018. The local median household income is $145,958/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10018?

Rent in ZIP 10018 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10018 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10018 is considered stretched for renters. At $5,044/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($145,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10018 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10018 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 88.9% of ZIP 10018 households are renters, while 11.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10018 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10018 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10018 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $5,044/mo, it's $911 above the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10018 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10018 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $5,044/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 10018's median household income ($145,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10018 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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