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ZIP 10027

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 63,885·New York County·60th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,850/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.2%
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
+$1,885
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ZIP 10027 · $3,850
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,460
2 BR
$2,700
3 BR
$3,380
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,700/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
$46,200/yr
At $3,850/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.2% YoY, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10027 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,885
Median income
$59,587
Median age
34.2
Renters
82.6%
Age distribution
16.6%
34.7%
25.6%
13.1%
Under 1816.6%
18–3434.7%
35–5425.6%
55–6410%
65+13.1%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
26.6%
36.8%
24%
White26.6%
Black36.8%
Hispanic24%
Asian11.4%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
13.5%
18.5%
16.5%
51.5%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma18.5%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+51.5%
Housing tenure
17.4%
82.6%
Owner17.4%
Renter82.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10027 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,358 → $3,850
up 63.3%
Income
$58,435 → $59,587
up 2.0%
Population
65,840 → 63,885
down 3.0%
Renter share
86.3% → 82.6%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
50.8% → 51.5%
+0.7 pts
Median age
31 → 34.2
+3.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 10027 in New York, NY has increased by $1,492 per month, settling near $3,850 after starting the period at $2,358. Census figures show median household income at $59,587 today, compared with $58,435 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 61.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 65,840 to 63,885 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 82.6% of households rent today, against 86.3% in 2021. 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 10027 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,850/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo.

At 78% of local median household income ($59,587/yr), ZIP 10027 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10027?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10027 (New York, NY) is $3,850. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10027 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10027's median rent of $3,850/mo is $1,885 (96%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10027 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10027 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #60 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $3,850/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10027?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $154,000/year (~$74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,850/mo in ZIP 10027. The local median household income is $59,587/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10027?

Rent in ZIP 10027 has increased 19.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10027 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10027 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,850/mo, rent takes approximately 78% of the local median household income ($59,587/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10027 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10027 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 82.6% of ZIP 10027 households are renters, while 17.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10027 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10027 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10027 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,850/mo, it's $283 below the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10027 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10027 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
78%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,850/mo, rent takes ~78% of ZIP 10027's median household income ($59,587/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10027 78%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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