ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 10306

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 57,428·Richmond County·191st most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$2,591/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.5%

Month-over-Month

+2.6%

vs US Median

+$659

Reported rents

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ZIP 10306 · $2,591

More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,320

1 BR

$2,440

2 BR

$2,670

3 BR

$3,340

4 BR+

$3,630

Research median

$2,670/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 10306 changed +5.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($96,866) is $2,422 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,320); a 1-bedroom is $2,440.

Rank in New York

18th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 10308, 2 miles away, rents for 16% less ($2,167/mo), about $5,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 10306. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$31,092/yr

At $2,591/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyRichmond County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.5% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10306 (New York, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

57,428

Median income

$96,866

Median age

42.4

Renters

30.7%

Age distribution

21.1%

19.6%

25.7%

14.2%

19.4%

Under 1821.1%

18–3419.6%

35–5425.7%

55–6414.2%

65+19.4%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

68%

15.4%

16.2%

White68%

Black3.4%

Hispanic15.4%

Asian16.2%

Education (25+)

12.6%

30.6%

22.5%

34.3%

No HS diploma12.6%

HS diploma30.6%

Some college22.5%

Bachelor's+34.3%

Housing tenure

69.3%

30.7%

Owner69.3%

Renter30.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10306 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$88,687 → $96,866

up 9.2%

Population

55,805 → 57,428

up 2.9%

Renter share

28.5% → 30.7%

+2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

33.2% → 34.3%

+1.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $88,687 to $96,866 across the same window, up 9.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 55,805 residents to roughly 57,428. Renters now make up 30.7% of households, compared with 28.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 10306 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,591/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($96,866/yr), ZIP 10306 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10306?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,591/mo in ZIP 10306. The local median household income is $96,866/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10306?

Rent in ZIP 10306 has risen 5.5% over the past year.

How does ZIP 10306 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10306 is in the middle among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #191 of 334 at $2,591/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 10306 changed +5.5%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.