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ZIP 10021

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 39,868·New York County·52nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,083/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$2,118
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ZIP 10021 · $4,083
More expensive than 97% 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
$48,996/yr
At $4,083/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10021 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 79.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,868
Median income
$158,677
Median age
44.3
Renters
55.3%
Age distribution
13.7%
26.4%
22.6%
26.9%
Under 1813.7%
18–3426.4%
35–5422.6%
55–6410.4%
65+26.9%
Gender
43.2%
56.8%
Male43.2%
Female56.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
White79.9%
Black0.8%
Hispanic8.2%
Asian10.4%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
79.4%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma5.8%
Some college12%
Bachelor's+79.4%
Housing tenure
44.7%
55.3%
Owner44.7%
Renter55.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10021 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,527 → $4,083
up 61.6%
Income
$136,060 → $158,677
up 16.6%
Population
42,484 → 39,868
down 6.2%
Renter share
54.5% → 55.3%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
78.8% → 79.4%
+0.6 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 10021 in New York, NY has increased from $2,527 to $4,083, a 61.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $158,677 today, compared with $136,060 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 6.2% since 2021, moving from about 42,484 residents to roughly 39,868. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 10021 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,083/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 31% of local median household income ($158,677/yr), ZIP 10021 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10021 (New York, NY) is $4,083. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10021's median rent of $4,083/mo is $2,118 (108%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10021 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10021 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #52 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $4,083/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $163,000/year (~$78/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,083/mo in ZIP 10021. The local median household income is $158,677/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10021?

Rent in ZIP 10021 has increased 6.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10021 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,083/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($158,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10021 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 10021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.3% of ZIP 10021 households are renters, while 44.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10021 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10021 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10021 is more affordable than New York overall. At $4,083/mo, it's $50 below the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $4,083/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 10021's median household income ($158,677/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10021 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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