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ZIP 11214

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 89,397·Kings County·179th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,708/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
+$778
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ZIP 11214 · $2,708
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,440
1 BR
$2,560
2 BR
$2,810
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$3,820
Research median
$2,810/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
$32,496/yr
At $2,708/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11214 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
89,397
Median income
$65,895
Median age
41.2
Renters
65.4%
Age distribution
21.5%
19.9%
26.3%
13.3%
19.1%
Under 1821.5%
18–3419.9%
35–5426.3%
55–6413.3%
65+19.1%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
40.8%
18%
37.8%
White40.8%
Black2.1%
Hispanic18%
Asian37.8%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
24.8%
25%
17.5%
32.8%
No HS diploma24.8%
HS diploma25%
Some college17.5%
Bachelor's+32.8%
Housing tenure
34.6%
65.4%
Owner34.6%
Renter65.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11214 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,008 → $2,708
up 34.9%
Income
$58,487 → $65,895
up 12.7%
Population
95,361 → 89,397
down 6.3%
Renter share
64.9% → 65.4%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 32.8%
+0.9 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.2
+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 11214 in New York, NY has shifted from $2,008 to $2,708, up 34.9% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $58,487 to $65,895 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11214 in New York, NY losing about 5,964 residents over the five-year window, down 6.3% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 11214 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 11214 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,708/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,810/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($65,895/yr), ZIP 11214 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11214?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11214 (New York, NY) is $2,708. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11214's median rent of $2,708/mo is $778 (40%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11214 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11214 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #179 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,708/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,708/mo in ZIP 11214. The local median household income is $65,895/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11214?

Rent in ZIP 11214 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11214 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,708/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($65,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11214 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.4% of ZIP 11214 households are renters, while 34.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11214 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11214 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11214 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,708/mo, it's $1,219 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11214 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $2,708/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 11214's median household income ($65,895/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11214 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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