ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 13901

Pop. 19,613·Broome County·326th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,271/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$694
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ZIP 13901 · $1,271
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$850
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,070/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
$15,252/yr
At $1,271/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyBroome 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, +5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13901 (Binghamton, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,613
Median income
$55,523
Median age
40.6
Renters
43.6%
Age distribution
20.1%
24.2%
22.5%
12.8%
20.3%
Under 1820.1%
18–3424.2%
35–5422.5%
55–6412.8%
65+20.3%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
82.3%
White82.3%
Black6.7%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian1.9%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
12.1%
31.1%
29.1%
27.7%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+27.7%
Housing tenure
56.4%
43.6%
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13901 in Binghamton, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,070 → $55,523
up 23.2%
Population
19,983 → 19,613
down 1.9%
Renter share
47.9% → 43.6%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 27.7%
+2.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $45,070 in 2021 to $55,523 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 13901 in Binghamton, NY losing about 370 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.9% to 43.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.7% to 27.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13901 covers Binghamton, NY. The median rent here is $1,271/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($55,523/yr), ZIP 13901 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 13901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13901 (Binghamton, NY) is $1,271. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13901's median rent of $1,271/mo is $694 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13901 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #326 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,271/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,271/mo in ZIP 13901. The local median household income is $55,523/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13901?

Rent in ZIP 13901 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 13901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13901 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,271/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($55,523/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 13901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.6% of ZIP 13901 households are renters, while 56.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 13901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 13901 compare to the rest of Binghamton?

ZIP 13901 is more affordable than Binghamton overall. At $1,271/mo, it's $51 below the Binghamton citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,271/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 13901's median household income ($55,523/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13901 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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