The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 10039 sells for about $555,000, or $650 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,200 a month.
ZIP 10039 — New York
The 10039 housing market remains stable with steady demand for multi-family units, supported by its strong transit connectivity. While inventory remains tight, price growth is moderate, reflecting broader Manhattan market trends. Buyers are primarily focused on value-oriented apartments in a high-density urban environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and renters who prioritize transit accessibility and proximity to Manhattan's core over suburban space.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 17.5% · poverty 28.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 10039, New York County, NY
Crime rates in this area are generally higher than the national average, consistent with urban density patterns in Northern Manhattan.
Public schools in this ZIP are part of the New York City Geographic District #5, with performance metrics varying significantly across individual institutions.
The area is primarily urban with low wildfire risk, though it remains subject to standard New York City flood zone management and insurance requirements.
Economic momentum is driven by ongoing residential infill and proximity to major medical and educational institutions in Upper Manhattan.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. City (New York, New York) — NYC Real Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the Taxable Billable Assessed Value by the class-specific tax rate set annually by the City Council. For Fiscal Year 2026, rates are: Class 1 (19.843%), Class 2 (12.439%), Class 3 (11.108%), and Class 4 (10.848%).
Residents benefit from excellent transit access via the A, B, C, and D subway lines, providing direct connections to Midtown Manhattan employment hubs.
The area features proximity to Jackie Robinson Park and Highbridge Park, offering extensive green space, swimming facilities, and recreational trails.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by strong demand from students and young professionals seeking proximity to transit.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and retail services, with significant employment influence from nearby Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
The area is served by the MTA subway system and multiple bus routes, facilitating high-frequency transit to the rest of Manhattan.
Development is characterized by adaptive reuse and the modernization of existing multi-family housing stock.
The New York City Department of Finance manages assessments for all properties within the county.
Parcels are subject to New York City municipal taxes and the New York City School District #5 jurisdiction.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and standard metropolitan hazard profiles.
Net domestic migration in New York County remains influenced by urban mobility trends and housing affordability.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
New York requires a standard property condition disclosure statement for most residential real estate transactions.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 10039 profile.
- American Dream4.57 mi
- DreamWorks Water Park4.37 mi
- Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park4.57.1 mi
- Area 53 - Adventure Park4.58.1 mi
- Color Factory NYC4.48 mi
- American Dream4.57 mi
- MetLife Stadium4.57.2 mi
- Madison Square Garden4.76.2 mi
- Yankee Stadium4.70.6 mi
- Barclays Center4.510.3 mi
- Times Square4.75.5 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.83.7 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.75.3 mi
- Central Park4.83.5 mi
- Brooklyn Bridge4.89 mi
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art4.83.7 mi
- Rockefeller Center4.75.3 mi
- Empire State Building4.76.1 mi
- The Museum of Modern Art4.65.1 mi
- American Museum of Natural History4.63.8 mi
- Central Park4.83.5 mi
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum4.89 mi
- Bryant Park4.75.7 mi
- The High Line4.76.6 mi
- The Battery4.69.6 mi
- Pier 13 Hoboken4.56.9 mi
- Skyport Marina4.26.7 mi
- Pier 814.55.7 mi
- New York Yacht Club4.75.6 mi
- Sail Central Park- Model Boat Sailing4.64.1 mi
- Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course4.34.8 mi
- 21 Golf Range Powered by Toptracer4.53.8 mi
- Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses3.77.4 mi
- Puttery4.77.1 mi
- Forest Park Golf Course49.8 mi
- American Dream4.57 mi
- Chelsea Market4.67 mi
- Macy's4.46 mi
- Hudson Yards4.76.2 mi
- Queens Center4.47.4 mi
- Newark Liberty International Airport3.715.8 mi
- LaGuardia Airport4.14.9 mi
- Westchester County Airport420.4 mi
- Teterboro Airport4.46.8 mi
- Republic Airport4.528.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large public park featuring a pool, recreation center, and playgrounds.
Historic park with trails and views of the Harlem River.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).