ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11212

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 89,020·Kings County·176th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$2,727/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$795

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 11212 · $2,727

More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,170

1 BR

$2,260

2 BR

$2,510

3 BR

$3,120

4 BR+

$3,370

Research median

$2,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 11212 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 11212 changed +10.6% over the year to August 2026. Across the 250 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($41,355) is $1,034 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,170).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11435, 6 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,422/mo), about $3,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11212. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,724/yr

At $2,727/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyKings County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11212 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

89,020

Median income

$41,355

Median age

36.9

Renters

86.8%

Age distribution

23.3%

23.9%

24.1%

14.4%

14.3%

Under 1823.3%

18–3423.9%

35–5424.1%

55–6414.4%

65+14.3%

Gender

44.2%

55.8%

Male44.2%

Female55.8%

Race & ethnicity

69.5%

18.6%

White5.6%

Black69.5%

Hispanic18.6%

Asian1.3%

Other5.1%

Education (25+)

20.6%

37.1%

26.6%

15.6%

No HS diploma20.6%

HS diploma37.1%

Some college26.6%

Bachelor's+15.6%

Housing tenure

13.2%

86.8%

Owner13.2%

Renter86.8%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 11212 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,926 → $2,727

up 41.6%

Income

$30,733 → $41,355

up 34.6%

Population

78,296 → 89,020

up 13.7%

Renter share

86.3% → 86.8%

+0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

14.8% → 15.6%

+0.8 pts

Median age

38.4 → 36.9

-1.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 11212 in New York, NY stood at $1,926 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,727, reflecting a 41.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11212 in New York, NY now reports about $41,355, up from $30,733 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 13.7% since 2021, moving from about 78,296 residents to roughly 89,020. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11212 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: September 25, 2026

ZIP code 11212 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,727/mo as of September 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 79% of local median household income ($41,355/yr), ZIP 11212 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,727/mo in ZIP 11212. The local median household income is $41,355/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11212?

Rent in ZIP 11212 has risen 10.6% over the past year as of August 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 11212 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11212 is in the middle among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #176 of 341 at $2,727/mo. Over the year to August 2026, rent in ZIP 11212 changed +10.6%, against a typical +5.4% across the 250 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.