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ZIP 11221

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 91,588·Kings County·74th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,405/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$1,475
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ZIP 11221 · $3,405
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,750
1 BR
$2,880
2 BR
$3,160
3 BR
$3,960
4 BR+
$4,300
Research median
$3,160/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
$40,860/yr
At $3,405/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11221 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
91,588
Median income
$85,736
Median age
32.9
Renters
78.8%
Age distribution
16.4%
38.4%
26.1%
Under 1816.4%
18–3438.4%
35–5426.1%
55–648.4%
65+10.7%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
23.9%
37.6%
30.8%
White23.9%
Black37.6%
Hispanic30.8%
Asian5.4%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
15.2%
21.2%
17.6%
46%
No HS diploma15.2%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college17.6%
Bachelor's+46%
Housing tenure
21.2%
78.8%
Owner21.2%
Renter78.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11221 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,241 → $3,405
up 51.9%
Income
$66,923 → $85,736
up 28.1%
Population
89,728 → 91,588
up 2.1%
Renter share
78.6% → 78.8%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
38% → 46%
+8.0 pts
Median age
32.1 → 32.9
+0.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 11221 in New York, NY stood at $2,241 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,405, reflecting a 51.9% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11221 in New York, NY now reports about $85,736, up from $66,923 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 89,728 residents to roughly 91,588. College-educated residents now make up 46% of adults here, versus 38% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11221 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11221 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,405/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,160/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($85,736/yr), ZIP 11221 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11221?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11221 (New York, NY) is $3,405. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11221's median rent of $3,405/mo is $1,475 (76%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11221 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11221 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #74 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,405/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $136,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,405/mo in ZIP 11221. The local median household income is $85,736/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11221?

Rent in ZIP 11221 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11221 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,405/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($85,736/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11221 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.8% of ZIP 11221 households are renters, while 21.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11221 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11221 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11221 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,405/mo, it's $522 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11221 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $3,405/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 11221's median household income ($85,736/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11221 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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