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U.S. ZIP Code · NY10021

New York County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$1,454,844[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.9%
5-year / yr
-3.5%
10-year / yr
-1.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+412.1%
vs metro
+99.4%
vs state
+356.6%
ZIP 10021 location in NY
Location of ZIP 10021 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 10021 is worth $1,454,844 — 99.4% above the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $4,116 a month — a 3.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$4,116[2]
Gross yield
3.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,270[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for New York County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
39,868[3]
Median household income
$158,677[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of New York County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+2,935[5]
Moved in
82,255
Moved out
79,320

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
1
  • JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2

    1,007 students

  • ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2

    540 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$49,387

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$7,356
Loan principal$1,163,875
Down payment$290,969
Total interest paid$1,484,458

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.31
Monthly cost to own$9,502
Monthly rent$4,116

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
1st percentile[1]
Rental yield
10th percentile[2]
Property tax
17th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 10021?
The typical home in 10021 is worth $1,454,844, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 10021?
Home values in 10021 are up 3.9% over the past year, and down 3.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 10021?
A typical home in 10021 rents for about $4,116 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 10021?
The effective property tax rate in 10021 is 0.8% — roughly $11,270 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 10021?
ZIP code 10021 has a population of 39,868 and a median household income of $158,677.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $1,460,214
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Essex Fells, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,449,078
    Gross yield
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $1,464,787
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Chappaqua CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $1,465,857
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $1,442,748
    Gross yield
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $1,438,104
    Gross yield

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