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ZIP 11216

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 60,685·Kings County·70th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,449/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,519
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ZIP 11216 · $3,449
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,190
1 BR
$3,350
2 BR
$3,670
3 BR
$4,600
4 BR+
$4,990
Research median
$3,670/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
$41,388/yr
At $3,449/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11216 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,685
Median income
$101,277
Median age
34.8
Renters
78.7%
Age distribution
14%
36.6%
27.9%
Under 1814%
18–3436.6%
35–5427.9%
55–649.7%
65+11.8%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
29.3%
47%
12.8%
White29.3%
Black47%
Hispanic12.8%
Asian5%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
18.2%
17%
56.2%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma18.2%
Some college17%
Bachelor's+56.2%
Housing tenure
21.3%
78.7%
Owner21.3%
Renter78.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11216 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,319 → $3,449
up 48.7%
Income
$84,661 → $101,277
up 19.6%
Population
62,210 → 60,685
down 2.5%
Renter share
75.6% → 78.7%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
52.8% → 56.2%
+3.4 pts
Median age
34.2 → 34.8
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 11216 in New York, NY stood at $2,319 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,449, reflecting a 48.7% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $84,661 to $101,277 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.6% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 62,210 residents to roughly 60,685. Renters now make up 78.7% of households, compared with 75.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 56.2% of adults here, versus 52.8% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 11216 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 11216 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,449/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,670/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($101,277/yr), ZIP 11216 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11216?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11216 (New York, NY) is $3,449. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11216's median rent of $3,449/mo is $1,519 (79%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11216 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11216 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #70 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,449/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $138,000/year (~$66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,449/mo in ZIP 11216. The local median household income is $101,277/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11216?

Rent in ZIP 11216 has increased 8.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11216 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,449/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($101,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11216 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.7% of ZIP 11216 households are renters, while 21.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11216 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11216 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11216 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,449/mo, it's $478 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11216 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $3,449/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 11216's median household income ($101,277/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11216 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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