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ZIP 13905

Pop. 27,988·Broome County·298th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$1,421/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.8%
vs US Median
-$544
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ZIP 13905 · $1,421
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$830
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,190/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,052/yr
At $1,421/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyBroome County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (15.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 13905 (Binghamton, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 35.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,988
Median income
$53,362
Median age
32.9
Renters
52.9%
Age distribution
14.9%
37.4%
18.5%
17.6%
Under 1814.9%
18–3437.4%
35–5418.5%
55–6411.6%
65+17.6%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
69.6%
White69.6%
Black10.8%
Hispanic7.5%
Asian9.9%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
27%
28.8%
35.7%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma27%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+35.7%
Housing tenure
47.1%
52.9%
Owner47.1%
Renter52.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 13905 in Binghamton, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,999 → $53,362
up 13.5%
Population
27,362 → 27,988
up 2.3%
Renter share
51% → 52.9%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 35.7%
+2.6 pts
Median age
35.2 → 32.9
-2.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $53,362 today, compared with $46,999 five years earlier. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 27,362 residents to roughly 27,988. Renters now make up 52.9% of households, compared with 51% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 35.7% of adults here, versus 33.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 13905 covers Binghamton, NY. The median rent here is $1,421/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($53,362/yr), ZIP 13905 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 13905?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 13905 (Binghamton, NY) is $1,421. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 13905 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 13905's median rent of $1,421/mo is $544 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 13905 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 13905 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in New York, ranking #298 out of 344 ZIPs at $1,421/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 13905?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,421/mo in ZIP 13905. The local median household income is $53,362/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13905?

Rent in ZIP 13905 has increased 15.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 13905 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 13905 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,421/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($53,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 13905 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 13905 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.9% of ZIP 13905 households are renters, while 47.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 13905 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 13905 compare to the rest of Binghamton?

ZIP 13905 is pricier than Binghamton as a whole. At $1,421/mo, it's $99 above the Binghamton citywide median of $1,322/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 13905 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 13905 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,421/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 13905's median household income ($53,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 13905 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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