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ZIP 12553

Pop. 27,384·Orange County·131st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,962/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.7%
vs US Median
+$997
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 12553 · $2,962
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,670
Research median
$1,960/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
$35,544/yr
At $2,962/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyOrange County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 12553 (New Windsor, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,384
Median income
$92,757
Median age
41.4
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
19.9%
26.3%
15.4%
18%
Under 1820.4%
18–3419.9%
35–5426.3%
55–6415.4%
65+18%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.9%
29.1%
White57.9%
Black11.8%
Hispanic29.1%
Asian5.5%
Education (25+)
27.4%
25.6%
37.2%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+37.2%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 12553 in New Windsor, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$91,698 → $92,757
up 1.2%
Population
26,806 → 27,384
up 2.2%
Renter share
28.8% → 28.1%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
35.4% → 37.2%
+1.8 pts
Median age
37.8 → 41.4
+3.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 12553 in New Windsor, NY now reports about $92,757, up from $91,698 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 26,806 to 27,384 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 12553 covers New Windsor, NY. The median rent here is $2,962/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,960/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($92,757/yr), ZIP 12553 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 12553?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 12553 (New Windsor, NY) is $2,962. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 12553 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 12553's median rent of $2,962/mo is $997 (51%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 12553 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 12553 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #131 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,962/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 12553?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,962/mo in ZIP 12553. The local median household income is $92,757/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 12553?

Rent in ZIP 12553 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 12553 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 12553 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,962/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($92,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 12553 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 12553 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 12553 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 12553 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 12553 compare to the rest of New Windsor?

ZIP 12553 sits right at the New Windsor citywide median of $2,962/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 12553 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 12553 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,962/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 12553's median household income ($92,757/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 12553 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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