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ZIP 10031

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 61,058·New York County·105th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,128/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$1,163
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 10031 · $3,128
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,380
1 BR
$2,500
2 BR
$2,740
3 BR
$3,430
4 BR+
$3,730
Research median
$2,740/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
$37,536/yr
At $3,128/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.8% YoY, -0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10031 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,058
Median income
$65,283
Median age
36.9
Renters
85.9%
Age distribution
15.8%
30.1%
27.4%
12.9%
13.9%
Under 1815.8%
18–3430.1%
35–5427.4%
55–6412.9%
65+13.9%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
19.7%
28.3%
49.7%
White19.7%
Black28.3%
Hispanic49.7%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
21.3%
18.4%
19.1%
41.1%
No HS diploma21.3%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college19.1%
Bachelor's+41.1%
Housing tenure
14.1%
85.9%
Owner14.1%
Renter85.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10031 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,101 → $3,128
up 48.9%
Income
$57,180 → $65,283
up 14.2%
Population
61,801 → 61,058
down 1.2%
Renter share
86.9% → 85.9%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
38.9% → 41.1%
+2.2 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.9
+1.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 10031 in New York, NY stood at $2,101 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,128, reflecting a 48.9% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,180 in 2021 to $65,283 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 61,801 residents to roughly 61,058. College-educated residents now make up 41.1% of adults here, versus 38.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 10031 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 10031 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,128/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo.

At 57% of local median household income ($65,283/yr), ZIP 10031 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10031?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10031 (New York, NY) is $3,128. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10031 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10031's median rent of $3,128/mo is $1,163 (59%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10031 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10031 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #105 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $3,128/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10031?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,128/mo in ZIP 10031. The local median household income is $65,283/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10031?

Rent in ZIP 10031 has increased 15.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10031 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10031 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,128/mo, rent takes approximately 57% of the local median household income ($65,283/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10031 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10031 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 85.9% of ZIP 10031 households are renters, while 14.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10031 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10031 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10031 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,128/mo, it's $1,005 below the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10031 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10031 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
57%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,128/mo, rent takes ~57% of ZIP 10031's median household income ($65,283/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10031 57%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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