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ZIP 11203

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 74,817·Kings County·142nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,881/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$951
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ZIP 11203 · $2,881
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,460
2 BR
$2,700
3 BR
$3,380
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,700/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
$34,572/yr
At $2,881/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11203 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
74,817
Median income
$67,897
Median age
43.5
Renters
60.4%
Age distribution
18.8%
19.8%
25.5%
14%
21.9%
Under 1818.8%
18–3419.8%
35–5425.5%
55–6414%
65+21.9%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
76.6%
White6.1%
Black76.6%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian2.2%
Other7.8%
Education (25+)
12.2%
34.6%
25.4%
27.7%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+27.7%
Housing tenure
39.6%
60.4%
Owner39.6%
Renter60.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11203 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,223 → $2,881
up 29.6%
Income
$61,414 → $67,897
up 10.6%
Population
79,499 → 74,817
down 5.9%
Renter share
59.9% → 60.4%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.7% → 27.7%
+2.0 pts
Median age
41.1 → 43.5
+2.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 11203 in New York, NY has climbed 29.6% since 2021, going from about $2,223 per month to roughly $2,881 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,414 in 2021 to $67,897 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.0 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 79,499 to 74,817 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.7% to 27.7%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 11203 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11203 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,881/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo.

At 51% of local median household income ($67,897/yr), ZIP 11203 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11203?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11203 (New York, NY) is $2,881. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11203 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11203's median rent of $2,881/mo is $951 (49%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11203 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11203 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #142 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,881/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11203?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,881/mo in ZIP 11203. The local median household income is $67,897/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11203?

Rent in ZIP 11203 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 11203 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11203 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,881/mo, rent takes approximately 51% of the local median household income ($67,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11203 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11203 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.4% of ZIP 11203 households are renters, while 39.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11203 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11203 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11203 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,881/mo, it's $1,046 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11203 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11203 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
51%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,881/mo, rent takes ~51% of ZIP 11203's median household income ($67,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11203 51%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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