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ZIP 11204

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 79,800·Kings County·171st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,733/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
+$803
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ZIP 11204 · $2,733
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,550
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,510
4 BR+
$3,810
Research median
$2,800/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$32,796/yr
At $2,733/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11204 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 30% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
79,800
Median income
$69,479
Median age
34.6
Renters
65.5%
Age distribution
31.6%
18.8%
23.4%
14.2%
Under 1831.6%
18–3418.8%
35–5423.4%
55–6412%
65+14.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
53.6%
13%
29.5%
White53.6%
Black1.3%
Hispanic13%
Asian29.5%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
25.3%
29.4%
15.3%
30%
No HS diploma25.3%
HS diploma29.4%
Some college15.3%
Bachelor's+30%
Housing tenure
34.5%
65.5%
Owner34.5%
Renter65.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11204 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,850 → $69,479
up 18.1%
Population
82,140 → 79,800
down 2.8%
Renter share
62.6% → 65.5%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
29.7% → 30%
+0.3 pts

Household income in the area moved from $58,850 to $69,479 across the same window, up 18.1% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11204 in New York, NY losing about 2,340 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 62.6% to 65.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11204 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,733/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo.

At 47% of local median household income ($69,479/yr), ZIP 11204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11204?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11204 (New York, NY) is $2,733. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11204's median rent of $2,733/mo is $803 (42%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11204 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11204 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #171 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,733/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,733/mo in ZIP 11204. The local median household income is $69,479/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11204?

Rent in ZIP 11204 has increased 21.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11204 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,733/mo, rent takes approximately 47% of the local median household income ($69,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11204 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.5% of ZIP 11204 households are renters, while 34.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11204 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11204 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,733/mo, it's $1,194 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11204 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
47%
STRETCHED

At $2,733/mo, rent takes ~47% of ZIP 11204's median household income ($69,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11204 47%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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