ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 10044

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 11,520·New York County·46th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$4,133/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.2%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

+$2,201

Reported rents

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ZIP 10044 · $4,133

More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$3,800

1 BR

$3,990

2 BR

$4,370

3 BR

$5,470

4 BR+

$5,950

Research median

$4,370/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

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 10044 changed +7.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($103,347) is $2,584 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($3,800).

Rank in New York

107th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11106, 1 mile away, rents for 20% less ($3,318/mo), about $9,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 10044. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$49,596/yr

At $4,133/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyNew York County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10044 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 71.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

11,520

Median income

$103,347

Median age

38.6

Renters

81.1%

Age distribution

16.9%

25.9%

27.4%

18.6%

Under 1816.9%

18–3425.9%

35–5427.4%

55–6411.1%

65+18.6%

Gender

47.1%

52.9%

Male47.1%

Female52.9%

Race & ethnicity

44.6%

12.6%

12.4%

26.5%

White44.6%

Black12.6%

Hispanic12.4%

Asian26.5%

Other3.9%

Education (25+)

71.8%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma11.7%

Some college10.6%

Bachelor's+71.8%

Housing tenure

18.9%

81.1%

Owner18.9%

Renter81.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10044 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$115,294 → $103,347

down 10.4%

Population

12,155 → 11,520

down 5.2%

Renter share

77% → 81.1%

+4.1 pts

Bachelor's+

68.6% → 71.8%

+3.2 pts

Median age

41.4 → 38.6

-2.8 yrs

Median household income fell from $115,294 to $103,347 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.4% shift. Headcount in the area went from 12,155 to 11,520 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.2% change. About 81.1% of households rent today, against 77% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 68.6% to 71.8%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 10044 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,133/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,370/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($103,347/yr), ZIP 10044 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $165,000/year (about $79/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,133/mo in ZIP 10044. The local median household income is $103,347/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10044?

Rent in ZIP 10044 has risen 7.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 10044 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10044 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #46 of 334 at $4,133/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 10044 changed +7.2%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.