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ZIP 11205

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 51,676·Kings County·57th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,750/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.0%
Month-over-Month
+7.1%
vs US Median
+$1,820
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ZIP 11205 · $3,750
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,020
1 BR
$3,170
2 BR
$3,470
3 BR
$4,350
4 BR+
$4,720
Research median
$3,470/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
$45,000/yr
At $3,750/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11205 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,676
Median income
$93,887
Median age
31.4
Renters
71.9%
Age distribution
28.6%
28.1%
25.5%
Under 1828.6%
18–3428.1%
35–5425.5%
55–647.8%
65+10%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
53.3%
21.2%
13.4%
White53.3%
Black21.2%
Hispanic13.4%
Asian6.9%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
14.5%
16.9%
15.9%
52.6%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma16.9%
Some college15.9%
Bachelor's+52.6%
Housing tenure
28.1%
71.9%
Owner28.1%
Renter71.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11205 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,410 → $3,750
up 55.6%
Income
$68,607 → $93,887
up 36.8%
Population
50,681 → 51,676
up 2.0%
Renter share
70.4% → 71.9%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
50.9% → 52.6%
+1.7 pts
Median age
29.5 → 31.4
+1.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 11205 in New York, NY has climbed 55.6% since 2021, going from about $2,410 per month to roughly $3,750 today. Census figures show median household income at $93,887 today, compared with $68,607 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.8 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 50,681 to 51,676 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 71.9% of households rent today, against 70.4% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11205 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,750/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,470/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($93,887/yr), ZIP 11205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11205?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11205 (New York, NY) is $3,750. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11205's median rent of $3,750/mo is $1,820 (94%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11205 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11205 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #57 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,750/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $150,000/year (~$72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,750/mo in ZIP 11205. The local median household income is $93,887/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11205?

Rent in ZIP 11205 has increased 23.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11205 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,750/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($93,887/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11205 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.9% of ZIP 11205 households are renters, while 28.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11205 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11205 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,750/mo, it's $177 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11205 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $3,750/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 11205's median household income ($93,887/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11205 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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