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ZIP 11109

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 7,948·Queens County·30th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,673/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$2,743
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ZIP 11109 · $4,673
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,350
1 BR
$3,510
2 BR
$3,850
3 BR
$4,820
4 BR+
$5,240
Research median
$3,850/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
$56,076/yr
At $4,673/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyQueens County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11109 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 87.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,948
Median income
$204,885
Median age
35.4
Renters
81.4%
Age distribution
18.3%
29.8%
40.1%
Under 1818.3%
18–3429.8%
35–5440.1%
55–647.1%
65+4.6%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
59%
24.1%
White59%
Black1.8%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian24.1%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
87.9%
HS diploma3.9%
Some college7.7%
Bachelor's+87.9%
Housing tenure
18.6%
81.4%
Owner18.6%
Renter81.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11109 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,078 → $4,673
up 51.8%
Income
$160,898 → $204,885
up 27.3%
Population
6,712 → 7,948
up 18.4%
Renter share
75.7% → 81.4%
+5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
82.2% → 87.9%
+5.7 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.4
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 11109 in New York, NY has increased by $1,595 per month, settling near $4,673 after starting the period at $3,078. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11109 in New York, NY now reports about $204,885, up from $160,898 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,712 to 7,948 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.4% change. About 81.4% of households rent today, against 75.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 82.2% to 87.9%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11109 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11109 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,673/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,850/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($204,885/yr), ZIP 11109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11109?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11109 (New York, NY) is $4,673. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11109's median rent of $4,673/mo is $2,743 (142%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11109 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11109 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #30 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,673/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $187,000/year (~$90/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,673/mo in ZIP 11109. The local median household income is $204,885/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11109?

Rent in ZIP 11109 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11109 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,673/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($204,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 11109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 81.4% of ZIP 11109 households are renters, while 18.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11109 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11109 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11109 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,673/mo, it's $746 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11109 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,673/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 11109's median household income ($204,885/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11109 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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