ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 10462

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 76,320·Bronx County·193rd most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$2,563/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.2%

vs US Median

+$631

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ZIP 10462 · $2,563

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

$2,480

1 BR

$2,600

2 BR

$2,850

3 BR

$3,570

4 BR+

$3,880

Research median

$2,850/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

November. Asking rents in ZIP 10462 usually run 1% below trend in November and 1.3% above it in June, about $59 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 10462 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 10462 changed +8.5% 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 10462 is 62.9% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,966) is $1,524 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,480).

Rank in New York

16th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 10468, 3 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,171/mo), about $4,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 10462. 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

$30,756/yr

At $2,563/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyBronx County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.5% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 10462 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

76,320

Median income

$60,966

Median age

36.1

Renters

76.5%

Age distribution

24.3%

24%

26.2%

12.1%

13.4%

Under 1824.3%

18–3424%

35–5426.2%

55–6412.1%

65+13.4%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

14.4%

22.5%

45.8%

18.8%

White14.4%

Black22.5%

Hispanic45.8%

Asian18.8%

Education (25+)

17.3%

29.8%

26.4%

No HS diploma17.3%

HS diploma29.8%

Some college26.4%

Bachelor's+26.4%

Housing tenure

23.5%

76.5%

Owner23.5%

Renter76.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 10462 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,600 → $2,563

up 60.2%

Income

$59,032 → $60,966

up 3.3%

Population

78,470 → 76,320

down 2.7%

Renter share

77.8% → 76.5%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

28.1% → 26.4%

-1.7 pts

Median age

35.5 → 36.1

+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 10462 in New York, NY stood at $1,600 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,563, reflecting a 60.2% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,032 in 2021 to $60,966 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 78,470 residents to roughly 76,320. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 10462 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 10462 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,563/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 50% of local median household income ($60,966/yr), ZIP 10462 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 10462?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,563/mo in ZIP 10462. The local median household income is $60,966/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 10462?

Rent in ZIP 10462 has risen 8.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 10462?

Asking rents in ZIP 10462 are usually lowest in November, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $59 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 10462 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 10462 is in the middle among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #193 of 334 at $2,563/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 10462 changed +8.5%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.