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ZIP 11222

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 42,853·Kings County·31st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,604/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$2,674
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ZIP 11222 · $4,604
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,460
1 BR
$3,630
2 BR
$3,980
3 BR
$4,980
4 BR+
$5,420
Research median
$3,980/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
$55,248/yr
At $4,604/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11222 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 66% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,853
Median income
$125,734
Median age
35.1
Renters
81.9%
Age distribution
13%
36.7%
33.3%
Under 1813%
18–3436.7%
35–5433.3%
55–647.9%
65+9.2%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
69.8%
13.8%
White69.8%
Black5.3%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian5.8%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
12.4%
15.2%
66%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma12.4%
Some college15.2%
Bachelor's+66%
Housing tenure
18.1%
81.9%
Owner18.1%
Renter81.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11222 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,063 → $4,604
up 50.3%
Income
$110,385 → $125,734
up 13.9%
Population
39,669 → 42,853
up 8.0%
Renter share
81.9% → 81.9%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
63.5% → 66%
+2.5 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 11222 in New York, NY has increased by $1,541 per month, settling near $4,604 after starting the period at $3,063. Census figures show median household income at $125,734 today, compared with $110,385 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 36.4 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 39,669 to 42,853 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 63.5% to 66%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11222 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,604/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,980/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($125,734/yr), ZIP 11222 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11222?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11222 (New York, NY) is $4,604. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11222's median rent of $4,604/mo is $2,674 (139%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11222 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11222 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #31 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,604/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $184,000/year (~$88/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,604/mo in ZIP 11222. The local median household income is $125,734/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11222?

Rent in ZIP 11222 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11222 is considered stretched for renters. At $4,604/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($125,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11222 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 81.9% of ZIP 11222 households are renters, while 18.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11222 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11222 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11222 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,604/mo, it's $677 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11222 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $4,604/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 11222's median household income ($125,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11222 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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