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ZIP 11231

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 38,276·Kings County·39th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$4,402/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$2,472
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ZIP 11231 · $4,402
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,800
1 BR
$3,990
2 BR
$4,370
3 BR
$5,470
4 BR+
$5,950
Research median
$4,370/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$52,824/yr
At $4,402/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11231 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,276
Median income
$139,930
Median age
38.8
Renters
69.5%
Age distribution
21.6%
20.4%
34.7%
12.1%
Under 1821.6%
18–3420.4%
35–5434.7%
55–6411.2%
65+12.1%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
63.2%
16.9%
White63.2%
Black11%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian5.1%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
12.7%
67.5%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma12.7%
Some college11%
Bachelor's+67.5%
Housing tenure
30.5%
69.5%
Owner30.5%
Renter69.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11231 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,500 → $4,402
up 76.1%
Income
$121,638 → $139,930
up 15.0%
Population
40,311 → 38,276
down 5.0%
Renter share
68.2% → 69.5%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
68.6% → 67.5%
-1.1 pts
Median age
36.7 → 38.8
+2.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 11231 in New York, NY has increased from $2,500 to $4,402, a 76.1% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $139,930 today, compared with $121,638 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 40,311 residents to roughly 38,276. 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 11231 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $4,402/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,370/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($139,930/yr), ZIP 11231 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11231?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11231 (New York, NY) is $4,402. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11231 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11231's median rent of $4,402/mo is $2,472 (128%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11231 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11231 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #39 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $4,402/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11231?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $176,000/year (~$85/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,402/mo in ZIP 11231. The local median household income is $139,930/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11231?

Rent in ZIP 11231 has increased 17.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11231 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11231 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,402/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($139,930/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11231 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11231 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.5% of ZIP 11231 households are renters, while 30.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11231 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11231 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11231 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $4,402/mo, it's $475 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11231 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11231 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $4,402/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 11231's median household income ($139,930/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11231 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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