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ZIP 11236

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 88,051·Kings County·87th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,244/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$1,314
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 11236 · $3,244
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,440
1 BR
$2,560
2 BR
$2,810
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$3,820
Research median
$2,810/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$38,928/yr
At $3,244/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11236 (New York, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 28% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
88,051
Median income
$81,464
Median age
42.1
Renters
48.4%
Age distribution
20.4%
21.5%
23.2%
14.2%
20.7%
Under 1820.4%
18–3421.5%
35–5423.2%
55–6414.2%
65+20.7%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
79.2%
White4.2%
Black79.2%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian2.1%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
12.5%
31.4%
28.2%
28%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+28%
Housing tenure
51.6%
48.4%
Owner51.6%
Renter48.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11236 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,562 → $81,464
up 10.7%
Population
102,238 → 88,051
down 13.9%
Renter share
51.3% → 48.4%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
28.9% → 28%
-0.9 pts
Median age
39.1 → 42.1
+3.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $73,562 to $81,464 across the same window, up 10.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 102,238 to 88,051 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.9% change. About 48.4% of households rent today, against 51.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11236 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,244/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,810/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($81,464/yr), ZIP 11236 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11236?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11236 (New York, NY) is $3,244. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11236 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11236's median rent of $3,244/mo is $1,314 (68%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11236 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11236 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #87 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,244/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,244/mo in ZIP 11236. The local median household income is $81,464/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11236?

Rent in ZIP 11236 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 11236 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11236 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,244/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($81,464/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11236 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11236 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.4% of ZIP 11236 households are renters, while 51.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11236 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11236 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11236 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,244/mo, it's $683 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11236 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11236 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $3,244/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 11236's median household income ($81,464/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11236 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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