ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11208

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 105,428·Kings County·75th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$3,383/mo

Year-over-Year

+19.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

+$1,451

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ZIP 11208 · $3,383

More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 11208 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11208 changed +19.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 9 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,077) is $1,552 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,330).

Rank in New York

94th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11416, 2 miles away, rents for 14% less ($2,900/mo), about $5,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11208. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$40,596/yr

At $3,383/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyKings County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 19.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+19.8% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,958 → $3,383

up 72.8%

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

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 11208 in New York, NY paid around $1,958 a month. That figure now sits near $3,383, up 72.8% from the 2022 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $62,077 today, compared with $49,679 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11208 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,383/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,680/mo.

At 65% of local median household income ($62,077/yr), ZIP 11208 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $135,000/year (about $65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,383/mo in ZIP 11208. The local median household income is $62,077/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11208?

Rent in ZIP 11208 has risen 19.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

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

ZIP 11208 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #75 of 334 at $3,383/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11208 changed +19.8%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.