When you consider the country’s most expensive zip codes, you probably think of 90210. It’s the famous zip code in Beverly Hills from which two television shows were named, and it’s home to some of the wealthiest people in the world. However, there are other zip codes in the country that are just as wealthy – if not more so – than this zip code. In fact, New York is home to several zip codes that are more expensive than you might think. Read on to find out which 15 zip codes are the most expensive in New York arranged by median home price.
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11959 Quogue, NY – $2.12 million
It’s a small village in Southampton that screams affluence and wealth. The area is home to some of the most expansive and luxurious homes in the state. Quogue is also one of the most expensive areas in New York as far as zip code is concerned. Buyers here are typically looking for a second home and with an average price of more than $2 million, these are buyers with deep pockets and likely very famous faces. It’s a vacation town and resort community that attracts those who want to play hard during the warmer summer months.
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11975 Wainscott, NY – $2.42 million
Wainscott is a small village in East Hampton. It’s not directly on the water, so it’s not one of the more expensive areas as far as median home price, but it is considered expensive. This village is very trendy. It has many sophisticated restaurants and trendy boutiques and it’s also home to some of the country’s richest and most famous residents. The area is mostly summer homes that remain empty throughout much of the year, but there are some permanent residents that like to call this area home simply because it’s quiet most of the year when the summer home owners are away.
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11568 Old Westbury, NY – $2.63 million
It’s an incorporated village in Nassau County that’s found a little in Oyster Bay and a little bit in North Hampstead. It’s an affluent community with large homes and residents that stay most of the year. It’s an area filled with vacation homes, though some people do live here year round. It’s been given the nickname “New York’s Wealthiest Suburb” for many years. The homes here are very large and they have owners with net worths well into the millions. This is the area from which families such as the Vanderbilts, the Du Ponts, the Webbs and the Whitney’s hail, which adds to its lure of wealth and elegance.
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10023 New York, NY – $2.78 million
The Upper West Side is located between the Hudson River and Central Park between West 59th and West 116th streets in Manhattan. For the most part, this neighborhood is a residential one. Most of the buildings here are strictly residential, and most of them are among the upscale and high-end only. The people who live in this area of the city tend to commute to midtown and the Lower Manhattan area, both of which are filled with businesses and corporations. It’s upscale homes are some of the most expensive in the world, though nowhere close to being the most expensive in the area.
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10003 New York, NY – $2.79 million
Located in the Lower East Side, which is found in between several major areas of the city, including Canal Street, the East River and the Bowery, is one of the more expensive neighborhoods in the city. It was once a home to the working class, but it has become increasingly more upscale over the past few decades. It’s home now to some of the most affluent people in the city, including some people who have very important careers. It’s also home to a great deal of trendy restaurants, boutiques and locations that bring in the wealthy and the famous.
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11765 Mill Neck, NY – $2.88 million
Located in Nassau County, Mill Neck is an affluent and upscale community in New York. It’s close to Oyster Bay and it is home to some of the most expensive homes in the area. Situated on the water, it’s popular because many of the homes and high-rise apartments here have breathtaking water views, which always adds value to any home. It’s also a popular location for second homes on the water, which is a big trend in the New York area. People here are more affluent than other areas of the state, and their money shows in their stately homes and trendy condos.
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10011 New York, NY – $2.91 million
This area of New York City is located in Chelsea and Clinton, which is also known as Hell’s Kitchen. Chelsea is a trendy neighborhood that has grown in population over the past few years. The homes here are trendier than they are in other portions of the city, but that’s what makes them so appealing. There are a diverse selection of high-end lofts, trendy condos and high-rise buildings. The neighborhood is also home to some of the most expensive restaurants and shops in the area.
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10012 New York, NY – $3.04 million
Soho is another very popular area in New York City. It’s one that’s more up and coming than some of the others listed on this list. It’s home to some trendier areas of town. And it’s known for its very trendy artist’s lofts. However, it is also known for some of the biggest and most expensive homes in the area. The neighborhood has become very diverse as it now houses some of the most expensive designer boutiques in the city as well as some of the most expensive restaurants and entertainment facilities in New York. The area is one of the most expensive in the state.
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11976 Watermill, NY – $3.31 million
Watermill is one of the most expensive zip codes in New York City because of its location. Unlike most of the zip codes on this list, it’s not located in Manhattan. Watermill is located in Southampton, and it’s one of the most upscale and high-end communities in the state. With large, stately homes and mansions that have much more space and much more to offer than homes in Manhattan, this area of New York is highly popular. It’s not highly populated, but most people who own a home here call it their second home, or their summer home.
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10013 New York, NY – $3.56 million
Tribeca is one of the most famous neighborhoods in New York City. It’s home to some of the most famous restaurants in the world, including the one opened by Robert DeNiro, the Tribeca Grill. It’s also home to several very wealthy people, including several rap stars, actors and actresses. It’s a trendy neighborhood in which the median home price is more than $3.5 million. Most of the homes in this neighborhood span between high rise apartment buildings and luxury lofts. There are plenty of condo units and brownstones, but it’s the trendy lofts that make it so expensive.
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10075 New York, NY – $3.88 million
This area of New York is located in the Upper East Side. Homes here are more expensive than ever. The price has raised several percent in the past few years, even with the economy as bad as it’s been. Consider than in 2002 the average price per square meter for a home here was as high as $8,856. It was only four years before the price raised significantly to $11,200 per square meter, and today the prices are even higher than that. Most of the buildings in this area are older and more established, and the area holds some of the most exclusive shops, hotels and restaurants in the world.
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10021, New York, NY – $3.98 million
This is part of the Upper East Side, which has many different zip codes. It can be confusing to people who aren’t overly familiar with the city because it’s one neighborhood with so many zips. However, the city is a big one and this is what makes sense. This area of the Upper East Side has some expensive homes that include famous residents. Many of the homes here have been updated and renovated because the buildings are older. They’re bigger, and more spacious than others because the wealthy owners buy several apartments and convert them into one larger home.
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10014 New York, NY – $4.11 million
This West Village zip code is one of the most expensive in the world. It’s known for being one of the most popular areas in Manhattan, and it is filled with celebrity residents. It’s difficult to walk around the streets of the West Village without seeing celebrities with drivers dropping them off in front of trendy lofts and expensive high-rise apartment buildings. It might only be the 4th most expensive zip on the list, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an exceptionally affluent community with some very wealthy residents who call the expensive homes here their own.
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11962 Sagaponack, NY – $4.18 million
The second most expensive zip code in New York State is Sagaponack. It’s a village in Southampton that’s home to some of the biggest and most luxurious vacation homes in the area. For the most part, those who own a home in this terribly expensive neighborhood do not live here year-round. They visit during the summer and warmer weather, and tend to close up their homes during the winter when the weather isn’t nice enough for people to head to their beaches or have parties in their large yards. It’s expensive because it’s a playground for the rich and famous.
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10065 New York, NY – $6.53 million
Manhattan is one of the most expensive places to live in the world, and it tops the list of the most expensive zip codes in New York. This Upper East Side neighborhood is home to some of the most exclusive and historic buildings in the world, as well as some that haven’t even been built yet, though it’s expected that the most expensive apartments in this new building will go for around $40 million per piece. It’s one of the most celebrity filled neighborhoods in all the world, which dozens of the world’s wealthiest people calling it home.
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