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ZIP 11228

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 42,241·Kings County·147th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,852/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
+$922
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ZIP 11228 · $2,852
More expensive than 88% 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
$34,224/yr
At $2,852/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11228 (New York, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,241
Median income
$83,665
Median age
44.6
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
18.5%
19.3%
26.4%
14.2%
21.6%
Under 1818.5%
18–3419.3%
35–5426.4%
55–6414.2%
65+21.6%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
50.4%
14.2%
34.7%
White50.4%
Black1.3%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian34.7%
Education (25+)
20.4%
26.9%
15%
37.7%
No HS diploma20.4%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college15%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11228 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,839 → $2,852
up 55.1%
Income
$77,189 → $83,665
up 8.4%
Population
45,267 → 42,241
down 6.7%
Renter share
45.3% → 44.2%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37.4% → 37.7%
+0.3 pts
Median age
42.4 → 44.6
+2.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 11228 in New York, NY paid around $1,839 a month. That figure now sits near $2,852, up 55.1% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $83,665 today, compared with $77,189 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11228 in New York, NY losing about 3,026 residents over the five-year window, down 6.7% on net. 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 11228 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,852/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 41% of local median household income ($83,665/yr), ZIP 11228 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11228?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11228 (New York, NY) is $2,852. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11228's median rent of $2,852/mo is $922 (48%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11228 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11228 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #147 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,852/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,852/mo in ZIP 11228. The local median household income is $83,665/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11228?

Rent in ZIP 11228 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11228 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,852/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($83,665/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11228 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of ZIP 11228 households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11228 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11228 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,852/mo, it's $1,075 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11228 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,852/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 11228's median household income ($83,665/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11228 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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