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ZIP 11235

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 78,558·Kings County·145th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,858/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$928
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ZIP 11235 · $2,858
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,480
1 BR
$2,600
2 BR
$2,850
3 BR
$3,570
4 BR+
$3,880
Research median
$2,850/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
$34,296/yr
At $2,858/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11235 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,558
Median income
$59,661
Median age
48.3
Renters
65.2%
Age distribution
15.8%
17.5%
25.2%
15%
26.5%
Under 1815.8%
18–3417.5%
35–5425.2%
55–6415%
65+26.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
68%
14.6%
White68%
Black3.1%
Hispanic9.4%
Asian14.6%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
18.2%
25.1%
46.9%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma18.2%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+46.9%
Housing tenure
34.8%
65.2%
Owner34.8%
Renter65.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11235 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,133 → $2,858
up 34.0%
Income
$58,669 → $59,661
up 1.7%
Population
84,859 → 78,558
down 7.4%
Renter share
61.9% → 65.2%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
48.2% → 46.9%
-1.3 pts
Median age
45.9 → 48.3
+2.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 11235 in New York, NY has increased from $2,133 to $2,858, a 34.0% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,669 in 2021 to $59,661 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 7.4% since 2021, moving from about 84,859 residents to roughly 78,558. Renters now make up 65.2% of households, compared with 61.9% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 11235 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11235 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,858/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 57% of local median household income ($59,661/yr), ZIP 11235 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11235?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11235 (New York, NY) is $2,858. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11235's median rent of $2,858/mo is $928 (48%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11235 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11235 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #145 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,858/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11235?

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 $2,858/mo in ZIP 11235. The local median household income is $59,661/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11235?

Rent in ZIP 11235 has increased 10.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11235 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,858/mo, rent takes approximately 57% of the local median household income ($59,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11235 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.2% of ZIP 11235 households are renters, while 34.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11235 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11235 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11235 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,858/mo, it's $1,069 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11235 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
57%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,858/mo, rent takes ~57% of ZIP 11235's median household income ($59,661/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11235 57%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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