ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11236

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 88,051·Kings County·141st most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$2,919/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.9%

Month-over-Month

-0.5%

vs US Median

+$987

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 11236 · $2,919

More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,440

1 BR

$2,560

2 BR

$2,810

3 BR

$3,520

4 BR+

$3,820

Research median

$2,810/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11236 changed +11.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($81,464) is $2,037 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,440).

Rank in New York

54th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11229, 3 miles away, rents for 10% less ($2,622/mo), about $3,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11236. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,028/yr

At $2,919/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyKings County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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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About renting in ZIP 11236

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11236 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,919/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,810/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($81,464/yr), ZIP 11236 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $117,000/year (about $56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,919/mo in ZIP 11236. The local median household income is $81,464/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11236?

Rent in ZIP 11236 has risen 11.9% over the past year.

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

ZIP 11236 is in the middle among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #141 of 334 at $2,919/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11236 changed +11.9%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.