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ZIP 11229

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 78,377·Kings County·204th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,565/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$635
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ZIP 11229 · $2,565
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,490
1 BR
$2,610
2 BR
$2,860
3 BR
$3,580
4 BR+
$3,890
Research median
$2,860/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
$30,780/yr
At $2,565/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11229 (New York, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,377
Median income
$70,603
Median age
42.5
Renters
53.1%
Age distribution
22.8%
17.7%
23.6%
14.1%
21.9%
Under 1822.8%
18–3417.7%
35–5423.6%
55–6414.1%
65+21.9%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
58.7%
22.4%
White58.7%
Black7.3%
Hispanic9%
Asian22.4%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
22.8%
24%
41.8%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+41.8%
Housing tenure
46.9%
53.1%
Owner46.9%
Renter53.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11229 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,553 → $2,565
up 65.2%
Income
$69,076 → $70,603
up 2.2%
Population
85,538 → 78,377
down 8.4%
Renter share
50.6% → 53.1%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
40% → 41.8%
+1.8 pts
Median age
41 → 42.5
+1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 11229 in New York, NY has increased 65.2% since 2021, going from about $1,553 per month to roughly $2,565 today. Household income in the area moved from $69,076 to $70,603 across the same window, up 2.2% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 63.0 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 85,538 to 78,377 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.4% change. About 53.1% of households rent today, against 50.6% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 11229 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 11229 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,565/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,860/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($70,603/yr), ZIP 11229 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11229?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11229 (New York, NY) is $2,565. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11229's median rent of $2,565/mo is $635 (33%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11229 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11229 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #204 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,565/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,565/mo in ZIP 11229. The local median household income is $70,603/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11229?

Rent in ZIP 11229 has increased 11.1% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11229 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,565/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($70,603/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11229 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.1% of ZIP 11229 households are renters, while 46.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11229 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11229 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11229 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,565/mo, it's $1,362 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11229 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $2,565/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 11229's median household income ($70,603/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11229 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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