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ZIP 10036

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 31,036·New York County·32nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,717/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$2,752
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ZIP 10036 · $4,717
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,510
1 BR
$3,690
2 BR
$4,040
3 BR
$5,060
4 BR+
$5,500
Research median
$4,040/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
$56,604/yr
At $4,717/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10036 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 70.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,036
Median income
$95,638
Median age
40.5
Renters
89.5%
Age distribution
34.5%
31%
15.9%
Under 186.8%
18–3434.5%
35–5431%
55–6411.8%
65+15.9%
Gender
57%
43%
Male57%
Female43%
Race & ethnicity
52%
17.2%
15.6%
White52%
Black8.9%
Hispanic17.2%
Asian15.6%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
13.2%
70.5%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma10.3%
Some college13.2%
Bachelor's+70.5%
Housing tenure
89.5%
Owner10.5%
Renter89.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10036 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,922 → $4,717
up 61.4%
Income
$98,177 → $95,638
down 2.6%
Population
30,437 → 31,036
up 2.0%
Renter share
91.1% → 89.5%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
67.4% → 70.5%
+3.1 pts
Median age
39.7 → 40.5
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 10036 in New York, NY has increased from $2,922 to $4,717, a 61.4% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $95,638 today, compared with $98,177 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 30,437 residents to roughly 31,036. Renters now make up 89.5% of households, compared with 91.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 70.5% of adults here, versus 67.4% 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 10036 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,717/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,040/mo.

At 59% of local median household income ($95,638/yr), ZIP 10036 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10036?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10036 (New York, NY) is $4,717. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10036's median rent of $4,717/mo is $2,752 (140%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10036 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10036 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #32 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $4,717/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $189,000/year (~$91/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,717/mo in ZIP 10036. The local median household income is $95,638/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10036?

Rent in ZIP 10036 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10036 is considered expensive for renters. At $4,717/mo, rent takes approximately 59% of the local median household income ($95,638/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10036 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 89.5% of ZIP 10036 households are renters, while 10.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10036 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10036 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10036 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,717/mo, it's $584 above the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10036 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
59%
EXPENSIVE

At $4,717/mo, rent takes ~59% of ZIP 10036's median household income ($95,638/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10036 59%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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