ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11222

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 42,853·Kings County·27th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,836/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$2,904
Reported rents
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ZIP 11222 · $4,836
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 11222 usually run 2.1% below trend in January and 2% above it in July, about $198 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 11222 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11222 changed +5.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 11222 rose 38.8% while median household income rose 34.5% ($93,488 to $125,734). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 11222 is 50.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($125,734) is $3,143 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($3,460).

Rank in New York

124th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11101, 1 mile away, rents for 10% less ($4,347/mo), about $5,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11222. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$58,032/yr
At $4,836/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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
$3,055 → $4,836
up 58.3%
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 $1,781 per month, settling near $4,836 after starting the period at $3,055. Census figures show median household income at $125,734 today, compared with $110,385 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 44.4 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11222 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,836/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,980/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($125,734/yr), ZIP 11222 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $193,000/year (about $93/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,836/mo in ZIP 11222. The local median household income is $125,734/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11222?

Rent in ZIP 11222 has risen 5.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 11222?

Asking rents in ZIP 11222 are usually lowest in January, about 2.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $198 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 11222?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 11222 rose 38.8% while median household income rose 34.5%, from $93,488 to $125,734. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

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

ZIP 11222 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #27 of 334 at $4,836/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11222 changed +5.3%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

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

At $4,836/mo, ZIP 11222 is $747 above the New York citywide median of $4,089/mo. It is the 124th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $4,836/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 11222's median household income ($125,734/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11222 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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