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ZIP 11201

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 70,674·Kings County·32nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,558/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$2,628
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ZIP 11201 · $4,558
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,800
1 BR
$3,990
2 BR
$4,370
3 BR
$5,470
4 BR+
$5,950
Research median
$4,370/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
$54,696/yr
At $4,558/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11201 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 79.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
70,674
Median income
$173,136
Median age
35.2
Renters
64.1%
Age distribution
16.2%
33.5%
29.6%
12.8%
Under 1816.2%
18–3433.5%
35–5429.6%
55–647.9%
65+12.8%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
59.8%
12.5%
13.7%
White59.8%
Black11%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian13.7%
Other3%
Education (25+)
79.9%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma6.8%
Some college9.3%
Bachelor's+79.9%
Housing tenure
35.9%
64.1%
Owner35.9%
Renter64.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11201 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,109 → $4,558
up 46.6%
Income
$148,282 → $173,136
up 16.8%
Population
68,777 → 70,674
up 2.8%
Renter share
64.8% → 64.1%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
77.6% → 79.9%
+2.3 pts

The median rent in ZIP 11201 in New York, NY stood at $3,109 in 2021 and currently runs about $4,558, reflecting a 46.6% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $148,282 to $173,136 across the same window, up 16.8% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 68,777 residents to roughly 70,674. College-educated residents now make up 79.9% of adults here, versus 77.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 11201 in New York, NY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11201 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,558/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,370/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($173,136/yr), ZIP 11201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11201?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11201 (New York, NY) is $4,558. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11201's median rent of $4,558/mo is $2,628 (136%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11201 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11201 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #32 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,558/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $182,000/year (~$88/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,558/mo in ZIP 11201. The local median household income is $173,136/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11201?

Rent in ZIP 11201 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11201 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,558/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($173,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.1% of ZIP 11201 households are renters, while 35.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11201 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11201 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,558/mo, it's $631 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11201 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $4,558/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 11201's median household income ($173,136/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11201 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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