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ZIP 10309

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 34,885·Richmond County·241st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,932/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.6%
Month-over-Month
-7.7%
vs US Median
-$33
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ZIP 10309 · $1,932
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,572
1 BR
$1,649
2 BR
$1,808
3 BR
$2,264
4 BR+
$2,462
Research median
$1,808/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
$23,184/yr
At $1,932/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyRichmond County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 11.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.6% YoY, -7.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10309 (New York, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,885
Median income
$116,098
Median age
42.1
Renters
23.7%
Age distribution
22%
18%
28.2%
14.3%
17.6%
Under 1822%
18–3418%
35–5428.2%
55–6414.3%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Black0.8%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian4.4%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
28.9%
24.1%
40.2%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+40.2%
Housing tenure
76.3%
23.7%
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10309 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,500 → $116,098
up 8.0%
Population
35,832 → 34,885
down 2.6%
Renter share
18.1% → 23.7%
+5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 40.2%
+2.7 pts
Median age
40.5 → 42.1
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $107,500 to $116,098 across the same window, up 8.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,832 to 34,885 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 23.7% of households rent today, against 18.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.5% to 40.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 10309 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $1,932/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,649/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,808/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($116,098/yr), ZIP 10309 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 10309?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 10309 (New York, NY) is $1,932. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 10309 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 10309's median rent of $1,932/mo is $33 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 10309 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10309 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #241 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,932/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10309?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,932/mo in ZIP 10309. The local median household income is $116,098/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10309?

Rent in ZIP 10309 has increased 11.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 10309 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 10309 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,932/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($116,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 10309 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 10309 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.7% of ZIP 10309 households are renters, while 76.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 10309 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 10309 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 10309 is more affordable than New York overall. At $1,932/mo, it's $2,201 below the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 10309 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 10309 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,932/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 10309's median household income ($116,098/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 10309 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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