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ZIP 11237

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 45,334·Kings County·62nd most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,606/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,676
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ZIP 11237 · $3,606
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,620
1 BR
$2,750
2 BR
$3,020
3 BR
$3,780
4 BR+
$4,110
Research median
$3,020/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
$43,272/yr
At $3,606/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11237 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,334
Median income
$85,196
Median age
33.9
Renters
87.8%
Age distribution
13.8%
39.2%
29.2%
Under 1813.8%
18–3439.2%
35–5429.2%
55–648.2%
65+9.6%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
31%
48.6%
White31%
Black11.7%
Hispanic48.6%
Asian7.3%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
21.4%
18.1%
15.9%
44.6%
No HS diploma21.4%
HS diploma18.1%
Some college15.9%
Bachelor's+44.6%
Housing tenure
12.2%
87.8%
Owner12.2%
Renter87.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11237 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,414 → $3,606
up 49.4%
Income
$65,908 → $85,196
up 29.3%
Population
50,590 → 45,334
down 10.4%
Renter share
89.3% → 87.8%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 44.6%
+7.1 pts
Median age
31.7 → 33.9
+2.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 11237 in New York, NY paid around $2,414 a month. That figure now sits near $3,606, up 49.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $85,196 today, compared with $65,908 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11237 in New York, NY losing about 5,256 residents over the five-year window, down 10.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 89.3% to 87.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.5% to 44.6% across the same window. 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 11237 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,606/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,020/mo.

At 51% of local median household income ($85,196/yr), ZIP 11237 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11237?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11237 (New York, NY) is $3,606. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11237 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11237's median rent of $3,606/mo is $1,676 (87%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11237 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11237 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #62 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,606/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11237?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $144,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,606/mo in ZIP 11237. The local median household income is $85,196/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11237?

Rent in ZIP 11237 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11237 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11237 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,606/mo, rent takes approximately 51% of the local median household income ($85,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11237 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11237 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 87.8% of ZIP 11237 households are renters, while 12.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11237 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11237 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11237 is more affordable than New York overall. At $3,606/mo, it's $321 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11237 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11237 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
51%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,606/mo, rent takes ~51% of ZIP 11237's median household income ($85,196/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11237 51%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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