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ZIP 13021

Part of Auburn, NY
Pop. 37,247·Cayuga County·302nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,379/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$583
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 13021 · $1,379
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,700
Research median
$1,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,548/yr
At $1,379/mo median
Location
CityAuburn
StateNY
CountyCayuga County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13021 (Auburn, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,247
Median income
$60,712
Median age
44.3
Renters
37.8%
Age distribution
19.4%
19.2%
22.6%
15.2%
23.6%
Under 1819.4%
18–3419.2%
35–5422.6%
55–6415.2%
65+23.6%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
87.3%
White87.3%
Black3.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian0.7%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
29%
35.9%
27.3%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma29%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+27.3%
Housing tenure
62.2%
37.8%
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13021 in Auburn, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,836 → $60,712
up 14.9%
Population
37,756 → 37,247
down 1.3%
Renter share
39.2% → 37.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.2% → 27.3%
+2.1 pts
Median age
43 → 44.3
+1.3 yrs

Median household income grew from $52,836 to $60,712 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 37,756 to 37,247 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.2% to 27.3%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 13021 covers Auburn, NY. The median rent here is $1,379/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($60,712/yr), ZIP 13021 ranks as affordable 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 13021?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13021 (Auburn, NY) is $1,379. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13021's median rent of $1,379/mo is $583 (30%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 13021 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13021 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #302 out of 342 ZIPs at $1,379/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,379/mo in ZIP 13021. The local median household income is $60,712/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13021?

Rent in ZIP 13021 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 13021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13021 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,379/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($60,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13021 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 13021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of ZIP 13021 households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 13021 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 13021 compare to the rest of Auburn?

ZIP 13021 sits right at the Auburn citywide median of $1,379/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13021 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,379/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 13021's median household income ($60,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13021 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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