ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 13905

Part of Binghamton, NY

Pop. 27,988·Broome County·227th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$2,008/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

+$76

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 13905 · $2,008

More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$830

1 BR

$940

2 BR

$1,190

3 BR

$1,520

4 BR+

$1,750

Research median

$1,190/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 13905 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 13905 changed +11.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($53,362) is $1,334 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,190); a 3-bedroom is $1,520.

Rank in Binghamton

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Binghamton.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 13790, 3 miles away, rents for 33% less ($1,338/mo), about $8,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 13905. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,096/yr

At $2,008/mo median

Location

CityBinghamton

StateNY

CountyBroome County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.7% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,258 → $2,008

up 59.6%

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

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 13905 in Binghamton, NY has increased from $1,258 to $2,008, a 59.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $53,362 today, compared with $46,999 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 13905 covers Binghamton, NY. The median rent here is $2,008/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($53,362/yr), ZIP 13905 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $80,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,008/mo in ZIP 13905. The local median household income is $53,362/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 13905?

Rent in ZIP 13905 has risen 11.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2022.

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

ZIP 13905 is one of the more affordable among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #227 of 334 at $2,008/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 13905 changed +11.7%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.