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ZIP 11206

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 93,020·Kings County·55th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,863/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$1,933
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ZIP 11206 · $3,863
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,300
1 BR
$2,420
2 BR
$2,650
3 BR
$3,320
4 BR+
$3,610
Research median
$2,650/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
$46,356/yr
At $3,863/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11206 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
93,020
Median income
$61,430
Median age
30.4
Renters
88.9%
Age distribution
27.1%
32.1%
20.6%
Under 1827.1%
18–3432.1%
35–5420.6%
55–649.9%
65+10.3%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
43.8%
18.8%
34.4%
White43.8%
Black18.8%
Hispanic34.4%
Asian6.4%
Education (25+)
21.7%
24.5%
17.4%
36.4%
No HS diploma21.7%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college17.4%
Bachelor's+36.4%
Housing tenure
88.9%
Owner11.1%
Renter88.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11206 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,532 → $3,863
up 52.6%
Income
$49,013 → $61,430
up 25.3%
Population
90,903 → 93,020
up 2.3%
Renter share
89.2% → 88.9%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 36.4%
+4.3 pts
Median age
29.7 → 30.4
+0.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 11206 in New York, NY has increased from $2,532 to $3,863, a 52.6% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $49,013 in 2021 to $61,430 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 90,903 residents to roughly 93,020. College-educated residents now make up 36.4% of adults here, versus 32.1% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 11206 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11206 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,863/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,650/mo.

At 75% of local median household income ($61,430/yr), ZIP 11206 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11206?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11206 (New York, NY) is $3,863. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11206's median rent of $3,863/mo is $1,933 (100%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11206 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11206 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #55 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,863/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $155,000/year (~$75/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,863/mo in ZIP 11206. The local median household income is $61,430/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11206?

Rent in ZIP 11206 has increased 10.3% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11206 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,863/mo, rent takes approximately 75% of the local median household income ($61,430/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11206 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 88.9% of ZIP 11206 households are renters, while 11.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11206 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11206 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,863/mo, it's $64 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11206 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
75%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,863/mo, rent takes ~75% of ZIP 11206's median household income ($61,430/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11206 75%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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