The E-5 rate here is $2,952 above the typical US housing area ($2,118), and ranks 298 of 299 from lowest to highest. Housing area code NY219, covering 308 ZIP codes.
Enlisted
Warrant officers
Officers
Officers with prior enlisted service
Total pay for an E-5 here
An E-5 with over 6 years of service and dependents stationed in this housing area receives $4,110.00 in basic pay, $5,070 in BAH and $476.95 in BAS, for $9,656.95 a month. The BAH and BAS part, $5,546.95, is not taxed. Work out your own total or your take-home pay.
ZIP codes in this housing area
Includes 10001, 10002, 10003, 10004, 10005, 10006, 10007, 10008, 10009, 10010, 10011, 10012 and 296 more. BAH is based on the ZIP code of your duty station, not where you choose to live. Look up a ZIP code.
Common questions
What is BAH for an E-5 at New York City? $5,070 a month with dependents and $4,980 without, in 2026. That is $60,840 a year, tax-free.
How much is BAH for an E-4 at New York City? $5,067 a month with dependents and $4,833 without.
How much is BAH for an O-3 at New York City? $5,529 a month with dependents and $5,112 without.
What is the GI Bill housing allowance near New York City? For a full-time student attending classes in person at a school in this housing area, the Post-9/11 GI Bill pays the E-5 with-dependents rate: $5,070 a month in 2026.
When do 2027 BAH rates come out? Usually in mid-December. They take effect January 1, and rate protection keeps your current amount if the new rate is lower.
