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ZIP 11217

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 43,490·Kings County·35th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,454/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$2,524
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ZIP 11217 · $4,454
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,800
1 BR
$3,990
2 BR
$4,370
3 BR
$5,470
4 BR+
$5,950
Research median
$4,370/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
$53,448/yr
At $4,454/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11217 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 72% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,490
Median income
$162,863
Median age
36.3
Renters
72.2%
Age distribution
18.2%
27.9%
33.5%
12.2%
Under 1818.2%
18–3427.9%
35–5433.5%
55–648.2%
65+12.2%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
50.4%
17%
16%
White50.4%
Black17%
Hispanic16%
Asian9.6%
Other7%
Education (25+)
12.8%
72%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma9.3%
Some college12.8%
Bachelor's+72%
Housing tenure
27.8%
72.2%
Owner27.8%
Renter72.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11217 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,945 → $4,454
up 51.2%
Income
$133,269 → $162,863
up 22.2%
Population
42,107 → 43,490
up 3.3%
Renter share
71.5% → 72.2%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
71.3% → 72%
+0.7 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.3
+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 11217 in New York, NY has climbed by $1,509 per month, settling near $4,454 after starting the period at $2,945. Median household income grew from $133,269 to $162,863 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.2% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 42,107 to 43,490 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 11217 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 11217 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,454/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,370/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($162,863/yr), ZIP 11217 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11217?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11217 (New York, NY) is $4,454. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11217's median rent of $4,454/mo is $2,524 (131%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11217 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11217 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #35 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,454/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11217?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $178,000/year (~$86/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,454/mo in ZIP 11217. The local median household income is $162,863/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11217?

Rent in ZIP 11217 has increased 12.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11217 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,454/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($162,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11217 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.2% of ZIP 11217 households are renters, while 27.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11217 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11217 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11217 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,454/mo, it's $527 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11217 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $4,454/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 11217's median household income ($162,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11217 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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