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ZIP 11238

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 58,345·Kings County·49th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,978/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$2,048
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ZIP 11238 · $3,978
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$3,610
1 BR
$3,790
2 BR
$4,160
3 BR
$5,210
4 BR+
$5,660
Research median
$4,160/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
$47,736/yr
At $3,978/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11238 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 73.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,345
Median income
$134,523
Median age
35.2
Renters
72.3%
Age distribution
17.5%
32.1%
30.9%
Under 1817.5%
18–3432.1%
35–5430.9%
55–648%
65+11.4%
Gender
45.7%
54.3%
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Race & ethnicity
47.7%
24.8%
14.1%
White47.7%
Black24.8%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian7.1%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
12.3%
73.3%
No HS diploma6.1%
HS diploma8.4%
Some college12.3%
Bachelor's+73.3%
Housing tenure
27.7%
72.3%
Owner27.7%
Renter72.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11238 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,698 → $3,978
up 47.4%
Income
$114,427 → $134,523
up 17.6%
Population
58,597 → 58,345
down 0.4%
Renter share
70.6% → 72.3%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
68.9% → 73.3%
+4.4 pts

Rent in ZIP 11238 in New York, NY has climbed 47.4% since 2021, going from about $2,698 per month to roughly $3,978 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11238 in New York, NY now reports about $134,523, up from $114,427 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 72.3% of households rent today, against 70.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 68.9% to 73.3%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11238 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11238 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,978/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,160/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($134,523/yr), ZIP 11238 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11238?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11238 (New York, NY) is $3,978. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11238 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11238's median rent of $3,978/mo is $2,048 (106%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11238 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11238 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #49 out of 348 ZIPs tracked at $3,978/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11238?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $159,000/year (~$76/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,978/mo in ZIP 11238. The local median household income is $134,523/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11238?

Rent in ZIP 11238 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11238 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11238 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,978/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($134,523/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11238 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11238 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.3% of ZIP 11238 households are renters, while 27.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11238 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11238 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11238 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $3,978/mo, it's $51 above the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11238 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11238 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $3,978/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 11238's median household income ($134,523/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11238 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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