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ZIP 11208

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 105,428·Kings County·98th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,131/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$1,201
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 11208 · $3,131
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,330
1 BR
$2,440
2 BR
$2,680
3 BR
$3,360
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,680/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
$37,572/yr
At $3,131/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11208 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
105,428
Median income
$62,077
Median age
35.1
Renters
75.1%
Age distribution
26%
23.9%
24.3%
13.2%
12.7%
Under 1826%
18–3423.9%
35–5424.3%
55–6413.2%
65+12.7%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
40.5%
41.5%
White5%
Black40.5%
Hispanic41.5%
Asian11.3%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
20%
43.6%
18.3%
18%
No HS diploma20%
HS diploma43.6%
Some college18.3%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
24.9%
75.1%
Owner24.9%
Renter75.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11208 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,679 → $62,077
up 25.0%
Population
107,724 → 105,428
down 2.1%
Renter share
73% → 75.1%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
14.5% → 18%
+3.5 pts
Median age
33.2 → 35.1
+1.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $62,077 today, compared with $49,679 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 11208 in New York, NY losing about 2,296 residents over the five-year window, down 2.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 73% to 75.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.5% to 18% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11208 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,131/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,680/mo.

At 61% of local median household income ($62,077/yr), ZIP 11208 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11208?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11208 (New York, NY) is $3,131. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11208's median rent of $3,131/mo is $1,201 (62%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11208 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11208 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #98 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,131/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,131/mo in ZIP 11208. The local median household income is $62,077/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11208?

Rent in ZIP 11208 has increased 16.2% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11208 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,131/mo, rent takes approximately 61% of the local median household income ($62,077/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11208 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.1% of ZIP 11208 households are renters, while 24.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11208 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11208 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11208 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,131/mo, it's $796 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11208 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
61%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,131/mo, rent takes ~61% of ZIP 11208's median household income ($62,077/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11208 61%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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