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ZIP 13903

Pop. 17,569·Broome County·322nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,296/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$669
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ZIP 13903 · $1,296
More affordable than 87% 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
$15,552/yr
At $1,296/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyBroome County
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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, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13903 (Binghamton, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,569
Median income
$66,278
Median age
42.2
Renters
31.1%
Age distribution
19.8%
20.5%
23.6%
15.9%
20.3%
Under 1819.8%
18–3420.5%
35–5423.6%
55–6415.9%
65+20.3%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
78%
White78%
Black10.3%
Hispanic5%
Asian2.1%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
24%
31.8%
36.7%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma24%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
68.9%
31.1%
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13903 in Binghamton, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,804 → $66,278
up 23.2%
Population
19,225 → 17,569
down 8.6%
Renter share
36.5% → 31.1%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 36.7%
+3.9 pts
Median age
41.2 → 42.2
+1.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,804 in 2021 to $66,278 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 19,225 to 17,569 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.6% change. About 31.1% of households rent today, against 36.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.8% to 36.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13903 covers Binghamton, NY. The median rent here is $1,296/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 23% of local median household income ($66,278/yr), ZIP 13903 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 13903?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13903 (Binghamton, NY) is $1,296. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13903 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13903's median rent of $1,296/mo is $669 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13903 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13903 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #322 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,296/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13903?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,296/mo in ZIP 13903. The local median household income is $66,278/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13903?

Rent in ZIP 13903 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 13903 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13903 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,296/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($66,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13903 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 13903 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of ZIP 13903 households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 13903 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 13903 compare to the rest of Binghamton?

ZIP 13903 is more affordable than Binghamton overall. At $1,296/mo, it's $26 below the Binghamton citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13903 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13903 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,296/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 13903's median household income ($66,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13903 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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