ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 12534

Part of Hudson, NY

Pop. 17,176·Columbia County·195th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$2,546/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.4%

Month-over-Month

+3.0%

vs US Median

+$614

Reported rents

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ZIP 12534 · $2,546

More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,360

1 BR

$1,370

2 BR

$1,560

3 BR

$1,880

4 BR+

$2,070

Research median

$1,560/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 12534 changed +8.4% 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 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,741) is $1,819 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,560); a 3-bedroom is $1,880.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 12414, 8 miles away, rents for 37% less ($1,600/mo), about $11,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 12534. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,552/yr

At $2,546/mo median

Location

CityHudson

StateNY

CountyColumbia County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 12534 (Hudson, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

17,176

Median income

$72,741

Median age

46.5

Renters

36.4%

Age distribution

13.8%

19.2%

27.9%

16.3%

22.8%

Under 1813.8%

18–3419.2%

35–5427.9%

55–6416.3%

65+22.8%

Gender

51.6%

48.4%

Male51.6%

Female48.4%

Race & ethnicity

73.9%

White73.9%

Black7.7%

Hispanic8.9%

Asian5.2%

Other4.3%

Education (25+)

13%

28.8%

22.8%

35.5%

No HS diploma13%

HS diploma28.8%

Some college22.8%

Bachelor's+35.5%

Housing tenure

63.6%

36.4%

Owner63.6%

Renter36.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 12534 in Hudson, NY has changed in 5 years

Income

$61,361 → $72,741

up 18.5%

Population

18,194 → 17,176

down 5.6%

Renter share

42% → 36.4%

-5.6 pts

Bachelor's+

28.1% → 35.5%

+7.4 pts

Median age

45.2 → 46.5

+1.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $61,361 to $72,741 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 18,194 to 17,176 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.6% change. About 36.4% of households rent today, against 42% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 28.1% to 35.5%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 12534 covers Hudson, NY. The median rent here is $2,546/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($72,741/yr), ZIP 12534 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 12534?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,546/mo in ZIP 12534. The local median household income is $72,741/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12534?

Rent in ZIP 12534 has risen 8.4% over the past year.

How does ZIP 12534 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 12534 is in the middle among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #195 of 334 at $2,546/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 12534 changed +8.4%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.