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ZIP 11211

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 65,314·Kings County·25th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,732/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$2,802
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ZIP 11211 · $4,732
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,140
1 BR
$3,290
2 BR
$3,610
3 BR
$4,520
4 BR+
$4,910
Research median
$3,610/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
$56,784/yr
At $4,732/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11211 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 56.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,314
Median income
$107,506
Median age
32.3
Renters
82.8%
Age distribution
20.6%
37.3%
25.2%
Under 1820.6%
18–3437.3%
35–5425.2%
55–646.6%
65+10.3%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
60.8%
25.4%
White60.8%
Black4.4%
Hispanic25.4%
Asian7.9%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
15.2%
15.8%
12.7%
56.4%
No HS diploma15.2%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college12.7%
Bachelor's+56.4%
Housing tenure
17.2%
82.8%
Owner17.2%
Renter82.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11211 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,024 → $4,732
up 56.5%
Income
$89,091 → $107,506
up 20.7%
Population
65,925 → 65,314
down 0.9%
Renter share
84.4% → 82.8%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
51.6% → 56.4%
+4.8 pts
Median age
31.5 → 32.3
+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 11211 in New York, NY has climbed from $3,024 to $4,732, a 56.5% change over five years. Median household income rose from $89,091 to $107,506 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.7% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 82.8% of households, compared with 84.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 56.4% of adults here, versus 51.6% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 11211 in New York, NY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11211 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,732/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,610/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($107,506/yr), ZIP 11211 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11211?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11211 (New York, NY) is $4,732. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11211's median rent of $4,732/mo is $2,802 (145%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11211 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11211 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #25 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,732/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $189,000/year (~$91/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,732/mo in ZIP 11211. The local median household income is $107,506/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11211?

Rent in ZIP 11211 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11211 is considered expensive for renters. At $4,732/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($107,506/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11211 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 82.8% of ZIP 11211 households are renters, while 17.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11211 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11211 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11211 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,732/mo, it's $805 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11211 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $4,732/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 11211's median household income ($107,506/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11211 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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