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ZIP 11106

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 40,930·Queens County·128th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,943/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$1,013
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ZIP 11106 · $2,943
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,890
1 BR
$3,030
2 BR
$3,320
3 BR
$4,160
4 BR+
$4,520
Research median
$3,320/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$35,316/yr
At $2,943/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyQueens County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11106 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,930
Median income
$84,867
Median age
36.1
Renters
83.4%
Age distribution
16.1%
31.3%
29.1%
14.2%
Under 1816.1%
18–3431.3%
35–5429.1%
55–649.3%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
44.1%
27.5%
18.2%
White44.1%
Black7.6%
Hispanic27.5%
Asian18.2%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
19.1%
17.3%
53.1%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma19.1%
Some college17.3%
Bachelor's+53.1%
Housing tenure
16.6%
83.4%
Owner16.6%
Renter83.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11106 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,151 → $2,943
up 36.8%
Income
$71,972 → $84,867
up 17.9%
Population
40,472 → 40,930
up 1.1%
Renter share
81.3% → 83.4%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
49.5% → 53.1%
+3.6 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 11106 in New York, NY has shifted from $2,151 to $2,943, up 36.8% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11106 in New York, NY now reports about $84,867, up from $71,972 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11106 in New York, NY adding about 458 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 81.3% to 83.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.5% to 53.1% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11106 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11106 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,943/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,320/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($84,867/yr), ZIP 11106 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11106?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11106 (New York, NY) is $2,943. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11106's median rent of $2,943/mo is $1,013 (52%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11106 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11106 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #128 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,943/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,943/mo in ZIP 11106. The local median household income is $84,867/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11106?

Rent in ZIP 11106 has increased 7.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11106 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,943/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($84,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11106 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 83.4% of ZIP 11106 households are renters, while 16.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11106 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11106 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11106 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,943/mo, it's $984 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11106 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,943/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 11106's median household income ($84,867/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11106 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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