ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 10069

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 6,509·New York County·8th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$6,042/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$4,110

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 10069 · $6,042

More expensive than 100% 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

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 10069 usually run 2.6% below trend in February and 2.2% above it in August, about $290 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 10069 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 10069 changed +4.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 10069 is 41% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($233,636) is $5,841 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($5,470); a 4-bedroom is $5,950.

Rank in New York

142nd cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 10023, 1 mile away, rents for 19% less ($4,890/mo), about $13,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 10069. 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

$72,504/yr

At $6,042/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyNew York County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10069 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 92.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

6,509

Median income

$233,636

Median age

38.6

Renters

71.6%

Age distribution

25.9%

14.1%

41.6%

12.7%

Under 1825.9%

18–3414.1%

35–5441.6%

55–6412.7%

65+5.7%

Gender

56.7%

43.3%

Male56.7%

Female43.3%

Race & ethnicity

40.5%

31.2%

16.8%

White40.5%

Black2.6%

Hispanic8.8%

Asian31.2%

Other16.8%

Education (25+)

92.9%

HS diploma5.5%

Some college1.6%

Bachelor's+92.9%

Housing tenure

28.4%

71.6%

Owner28.4%

Renter71.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10069 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$3,913 → $6,042

up 54.4%

Income

$183,178 → $233,636

up 27.5%

Population

5,774 → 6,509

up 12.7%

Renter share

66.4% → 71.6%

+5.2 pts

Bachelor's+

88.1% → 92.9%

+4.8 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 10069 in New York, NY has increased from $3,913 to $6,042, a 54.4% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $183,178 in 2021 to $233,636 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 12.7% since 2021, moving from about 5,774 residents to roughly 6,509. Renters now make up 71.6% of households, compared with 66.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 92.9% of adults here, versus 88.1% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 10069 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 10069 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $6,042/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 31% of local median household income ($233,636/yr), ZIP 10069 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10069?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $242,000/year (about $116/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,042/mo in ZIP 10069. The local median household income is $233,636/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10069?

Rent in ZIP 10069 has risen 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in November 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 10069?

Asking rents in ZIP 10069 are usually lowest in February, about 2.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 2.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $290 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 10069 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10069 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #8 of 334 at $6,042/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 10069 changed +4.0%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.