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ZIP 11212

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 89,020·Kings County·162nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,775/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$845
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 11212 · $2,775
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,170
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,120
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,510/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$33,300/yr
At $2,775/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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. The population has grown by 13.7% since 2021, moving from about 78,296 residents to roughly 89,020.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11212 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,775/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 81% of local median household income ($41,355/yr), ZIP 11212 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11212?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11212 (New York, NY) is $2,775. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11212's median rent of $2,775/mo is $845 (44%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

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

ZIP 11212 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #162 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,775/mo.

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 $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,775/mo in ZIP 11212. The local median household income is $41,355/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11212?

Rent in ZIP 11212 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11212 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,775/mo, rent takes approximately 81% of the local median household income ($41,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11212 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 86.8% of ZIP 11212 households are renters, while 13.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11212 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11212 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11212 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,775/mo, it's $1,152 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11212 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
81%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,775/mo, rent takes ~81% of ZIP 11212's median household income ($41,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11212 81%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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