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ZIP 11226

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 95,144·Kings County·134th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,907/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$977
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ZIP 11226 · $2,907
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,550
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,510
4 BR+
$3,810
Research median
$2,800/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
$34,884/yr
At $2,907/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11226 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
95,144
Median income
$81,014
Median age
36.9
Renters
86%
Age distribution
18.1%
28.4%
27.9%
13.9%
Under 1818.1%
18–3428.4%
35–5427.9%
55–6411.8%
65+13.9%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
16.3%
58.5%
15.3%
White16.3%
Black58.5%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian4.8%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
13.8%
26.2%
22%
37.9%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
14%
86%
Owner14%
Renter86%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11226 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,217 → $2,907
up 31.1%
Income
$66,173 → $81,014
up 22.4%
Population
99,776 → 95,144
down 4.6%
Renter share
86.8% → 86%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
32.9% → 37.9%
+5.0 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36.9
+1.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 11226 in New York, NY has climbed from $2,217 to $2,907, a 31.1% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $66,173 to $81,014 across the same window, up 22.4% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 99,776 residents to roughly 95,144. College-educated residents now make up 37.9% of adults here, versus 32.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 11226 in New York, NY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11226 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,907/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($81,014/yr), ZIP 11226 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11226?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11226 (New York, NY) is $2,907. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11226's median rent of $2,907/mo is $977 (51%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11226 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11226 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #134 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,907/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,907/mo in ZIP 11226. The local median household income is $81,014/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11226?

Rent in ZIP 11226 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11226 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,907/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($81,014/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11226 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 86% of ZIP 11226 households are renters, while 14% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11226 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11226 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11226 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,907/mo, it's $1,020 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11226 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,907/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 11226's median household income ($81,014/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11226 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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