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ZIP 12534

Part of Hudson, NY
Pop. 17,176·Columbia County·221st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,183/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$218
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ZIP 12534 · $2,183
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,196/yr
At $2,183/mo median
Location
CityHudson
StateNY
CountyColumbia County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.3% YoY, +2.5% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 12534 covers Hudson, NY. The median rent here is $2,183/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($72,741/yr), ZIP 12534 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 12534?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 12534 (Hudson, NY) is $2,183. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 12534 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 12534's median rent of $2,183/mo is $218 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

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

ZIP 12534 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #221 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,183/mo.

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 $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,183/mo in ZIP 12534. The local median household income is $72,741/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12534?

Rent in ZIP 12534 has decreased 14.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 12534 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 12534 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,183/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($72,741/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 12534 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 12534 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of ZIP 12534 households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 12534 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 12534 compare to the rest of Hudson?

ZIP 12534 is pricier than Hudson as a whole. At $2,183/mo, it's $24 above the Hudson citywide median of $2,159/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 12534 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 12534 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,183/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 12534's median household income ($72,741/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 12534 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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