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ZIP 10039

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 32,492·New York County·98th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,165/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$1,200
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 10039 · $3,165
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,980/yr
At $3,165/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10039 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,492
Median income
$45,371
Median age
38.4
Renters
86.3%
Age distribution
21.9%
24.5%
29.6%
12.7%
Under 1821.9%
18–3424.5%
35–5429.6%
55–6412.7%
65+11.4%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
53.5%
34.7%
White8.6%
Black53.5%
Hispanic34.7%
Asian1.7%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
18.9%
27.8%
25%
28.2%
No HS diploma18.9%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
13.7%
86.3%
Owner13.7%
Renter86.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10039 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,222 → $3,165
up 42.4%
Income
$50,164 → $45,371
down 9.6%
Population
27,234 → 32,492
up 19.3%
Renter share
84.3% → 86.3%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
31.1% → 28.2%
-2.9 pts
Median age
35.8 → 38.4
+2.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 10039 in New York, NY has climbed 42.4% since 2021, going from about $2,222 per month to roughly $3,165 today. Census figures show median household income at $45,371 today, compared with $50,164 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 52.0 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 27,234 to 32,492 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.3% change. About 86.3% of households rent today, against 84.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 31.1% to 28.2%. 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 10039 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,165/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 84% of local median household income ($45,371/yr), ZIP 10039 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10039?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10039 (New York, NY) is $3,165. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10039 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10039's median rent of $3,165/mo is $1,200 (61%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10039 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10039 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #98 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $3,165/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10039?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,165/mo in ZIP 10039. The local median household income is $45,371/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10039?

Rent in ZIP 10039 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10039 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10039 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,165/mo, rent takes approximately 84% of the local median household income ($45,371/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10039 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10039 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 86.3% of ZIP 10039 households are renters, while 13.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10039 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10039 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10039 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,165/mo, it's $968 below the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10039 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10039 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
84%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,165/mo, rent takes ~84% of ZIP 10039's median household income ($45,371/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10039 84%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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