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ZIP 11209

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 71,004·Kings County·214th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,440/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$510
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 11209 · $2,440
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,986
1 BR
$2,085
2 BR
$2,282
3 BR
$2,860
4 BR+
$3,106
Research median
$2,282/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
$29,280/yr
At $2,440/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11209 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
71,004
Median income
$93,854
Median age
41.4
Renters
63.8%
Age distribution
19.5%
20.4%
28%
12.1%
20.1%
Under 1819.5%
18–3420.4%
35–5428%
55–6412.1%
65+20.1%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
62.4%
20.8%
12.4%
White62.4%
Black3.4%
Hispanic20.8%
Asian12.4%
Other1%
Education (25+)
17.7%
18.6%
53%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+53%
Housing tenure
36.2%
63.8%
Owner36.2%
Renter63.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11209 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,882 → $2,440
up 29.6%
Income
$84,145 → $93,854
up 11.5%
Population
72,938 → 71,004
down 2.7%
Renter share
61.7% → 63.8%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
51.7% → 53%
+1.3 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.4
+0.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 11209 in New York, NY has climbed 29.6% since 2021, going from about $1,882 per month to roughly $2,440 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11209 in New York, NY now reports about $93,854, up from $84,145 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.1 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 72,938 to 71,004 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 63.8% of households rent today, against 61.7% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11209 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11209 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,440/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,085/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,282/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($93,854/yr), ZIP 11209 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11209?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11209 (New York, NY) is $2,440. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11209's median rent of $2,440/mo is $510 (26%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11209 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11209 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #214 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,440/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,440/mo in ZIP 11209. The local median household income is $93,854/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11209?

Rent in ZIP 11209 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11209 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,440/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($93,854/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11209 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.8% of ZIP 11209 households are renters, while 36.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11209 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11209 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11209 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,440/mo, it's $1,487 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11209 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,440/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 11209's median household income ($93,854/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11209 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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