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ZIP 11234

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 83,187·Kings County·210th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,439/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.4%
Month-over-Month
+8.3%
vs US Median
+$474
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ZIP 11234 · $2,439
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,983
1 BR
$2,085
2 BR
$2,282
3 BR
$2,856
4 BR+
$3,108
Research median
$2,282/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,268/yr
At $2,439/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.4% YoY, +8.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11234 (New York, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
83,187
Median income
$97,479
Median age
43
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
21.1%
18.8%
24.4%
13.9%
21.8%
Under 1821.1%
18–3418.8%
35–5424.4%
55–6413.9%
65+21.8%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
34.6%
42.4%
White34.6%
Black42.4%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian8.8%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
25.6%
24.2%
39.5%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma25.6%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+39.5%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11234 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,185 → $97,479
up 13.1%
Population
94,254 → 83,187
down 11.7%
Renter share
32.5% → 31.7%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
36.2% → 39.5%
+3.3 pts
Median age
41.7 → 43
+1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $97,479 today, compared with $86,185 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 94,254 to 83,187 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.2% to 39.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11234 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,439/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,085/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,282/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($97,479/yr), ZIP 11234 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11234?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11234 (New York, NY) is $2,439. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11234 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11234's median rent of $2,439/mo is $474 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11234 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11234 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #210 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,439/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11234?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,439/mo in ZIP 11234. The local median household income is $97,479/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11234?

Rent in ZIP 11234 has decreased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 11234 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11234 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,439/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($97,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11234 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11234 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of ZIP 11234 households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11234 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11234 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11234 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,439/mo, it's $1,694 below the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11234 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11234 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,439/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 11234's median household income ($97,479/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11234 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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