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ZIP 11218

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 72,042·Kings County·106th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,043/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$1,113
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ZIP 11218 · $3,043
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,770
1 BR
$2,910
2 BR
$3,190
3 BR
$3,990
4 BR+
$4,340
Research median
$3,190/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
$36,516/yr
At $3,043/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11218 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,042
Median income
$97,366
Median age
37.2
Renters
61%
Age distribution
25.2%
20.8%
29.2%
14.2%
Under 1825.2%
18–3420.8%
35–5429.2%
55–6410.6%
65+14.2%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
48.9%
17.7%
21%
White48.9%
Black8.6%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian21%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
14.9%
18.4%
15.8%
50.9%
No HS diploma14.9%
HS diploma18.4%
Some college15.8%
Bachelor's+50.9%
Housing tenure
39%
61%
Owner39%
Renter61%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11218 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,214 → $3,043
up 37.4%
Income
$81,857 → $97,366
up 18.9%
Population
76,370 → 72,042
down 5.7%
Renter share
59.6% → 61%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
48.3% → 50.9%
+2.6 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.2
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 11218 in New York, NY has shifted from $2,214 to $3,043, up 37.4% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11218 in New York, NY now reports about $97,366, up from $81,857 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11218 in New York, NY losing about 4,328 residents over the five-year window, down 5.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.3% to 50.9% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11218 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11218 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,043/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,190/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($97,366/yr), ZIP 11218 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11218?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11218 (New York, NY) is $3,043. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11218's median rent of $3,043/mo is $1,113 (58%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11218 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11218 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #106 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,043/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,043/mo in ZIP 11218. The local median household income is $97,366/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11218?

Rent in ZIP 11218 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 11218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11218 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,043/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($97,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11218 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61% of ZIP 11218 households are renters, while 39% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11218 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11218 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11218 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,043/mo, it's $884 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11218 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $3,043/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 11218's median household income ($97,366/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11218 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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