ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 10029

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 77,447·New York County·72nd most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$3,426/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$1,494

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 10029 · $3,426

More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,170

1 BR

$2,260

2 BR

$2,510

3 BR

$3,120

4 BR+

$3,370

Research median

$2,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 10029 usually run 2% below trend in January and 2% above it in August, about $137 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 10029 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 10029 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 10029 rose 15.9% while median household income rose 14.8% ($33,720 to $38,695). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 10029 is 26.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($38,695) is $967 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,170).

Rank in New York

95th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 10037, 2 miles away, rents for 17% less ($2,855/mo), about $6,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 10029. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$41,112/yr

At $3,426/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyNew York County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10029 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 34.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

77,447

Median income

$38,695

Median age

37.8

Renters

92.8%

Age distribution

20%

24.8%

27.2%

16.2%

Under 1820%

18–3424.8%

35–5427.2%

55–6411.8%

65+16.2%

Gender

45.2%

54.8%

Male45.2%

Female54.8%

Race & ethnicity

19.5%

31%

42.2%

White19.5%

Black31%

Hispanic42.2%

Asian11.5%

Education (25+)

21.5%

23.7%

20.2%

34.6%

No HS diploma21.5%

HS diploma23.7%

Some college20.2%

Bachelor's+34.6%

Housing tenure

92.8%

Owner7.2%

Renter92.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10029 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,297 → $3,426

up 49.2%

Income

$33,901 → $38,695

up 14.1%

Population

77,661 → 77,447

down 0.3%

Renter share

92.9% → 92.8%

-0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

31.8% → 34.6%

+2.8 pts

Median age

38.4 → 37.8

-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 10029 in New York, NY paid around $2,297 a month. That figure now sits near $3,426, up 49.2% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 10029 in New York, NY now reports about $38,695, up from $33,901 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.8% to 34.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 10029 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 10029 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,426/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 106% of local median household income ($38,695/yr), ZIP 10029 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10029?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $137,000/year (about $66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,426/mo in ZIP 10029. The local median household income is $38,695/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10029?

Rent in ZIP 10029 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 10029?

Asking rents in ZIP 10029 are usually lowest in January, about 2% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $137 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 10029?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 10029 rose 15.9% while median household income rose 14.8%, from $33,720 to $38,695. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 10029 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10029 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #72 of 334 at $3,426/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 10029 changed +4.7%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.