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ZIP 10162

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 1,603·New York County·8th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$5,495/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+38.4%
vs US Median
+$3,530
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 10162 · $5,495
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,450
1 BR
$3,620
2 BR
$3,970
3 BR
$4,970
4 BR+
$5,400
Research median
$3,970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$65,940/yr
At $5,495/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNew York County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +38.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10162 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 68.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,603
Median income
$114,139
Median age
53.4
Renters
99.3%
Age distribution
22.8%
25.3%
38.1%
Under 1822.8%
18–3410.1%
35–5425.3%
55–643.8%
65+38.1%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
83%
White83%
Black1.2%
Hispanic11%
Asian2.6%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
26.7%
68.7%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college2.8%
Bachelor's+68.7%
Housing tenure
99.3%
Owner0.7%
Renter99.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10162 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$99,300 → $114,139
up 14.9%
Population
2,268 → 1,603
down 29.3%
Renter share
100% → 99.3%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
63.9% → 68.7%
+4.8 pts
Median age
40.4 → 53.4
+13.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $99,300 to $114,139 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 2,268 to 1,603 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 63.9% to 68.7%.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 10162 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $5,495/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,620/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,970/mo.

At 58% of local median household income ($114,139/yr), ZIP 10162 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10162?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10162 (New York, NY) is $5,495. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10162 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10162's median rent of $5,495/mo is $3,530 (180%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10162 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10162 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #8 out of 332 ZIPs tracked at $5,495/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10162?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $220,000/year (~$106/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,495/mo in ZIP 10162. The local median household income is $114,139/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10162?

Rent in ZIP 10162 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 10162 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10162 is considered expensive for renters. At $5,495/mo, rent takes approximately 58% of the local median household income ($114,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10162 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 10162 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 99.3% of ZIP 10162 households are renters, while 0.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 10162 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 10162 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10162 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $5,495/mo, it's $1,362 above the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10162 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10162 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
58%
EXPENSIVE

At $5,495/mo, rent takes ~58% of ZIP 10162's median household income ($114,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10162 58%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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