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ZIP 11249

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 47,728·Kings County·12th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$5,347/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$3,382
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ZIP 11249 · $5,347
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,990
1 BR
$3,140
2 BR
$3,440
3 BR
$4,310
4 BR+
$4,680
Research median
$3,440/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$64,164/yr
At $5,347/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyKings County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.3% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11249 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 59.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,728
Median income
$123,047
Median age
29.6
Renters
83.4%
Age distribution
31.6%
32.5%
23.6%
Under 1831.6%
18–3432.5%
35–5423.6%
55–646%
65+6.4%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
64.2%
15.4%
White64.2%
Black11.6%
Hispanic15.4%
Asian5.5%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
15.4%
14.3%
59.9%
No HS diploma10.5%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college14.3%
Bachelor's+59.9%
Housing tenure
16.6%
83.4%
Owner16.6%
Renter83.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11249 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,493 → $5,347
up 53.1%
Income
$105,222 → $123,047
up 16.9%
Population
42,421 → 47,728
up 12.5%
Renter share
82.2% → 83.4%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
55.5% → 59.9%
+4.4 pts
Median age
30.7 → 29.6
-1.1 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 11249 in New York, NY stood at $3,493 in 2021 and currently runs about $5,347, reflecting a 53.1% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $105,222 to $123,047 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 12.5% since 2021, moving from about 42,421 residents to roughly 47,728. College-educated residents now make up 59.9% of adults here, versus 55.5% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 11249 in New York, NY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11249 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $5,347/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,440/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($123,047/yr), ZIP 11249 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11249?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11249 (New York, NY) is $5,347. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11249 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11249's median rent of $5,347/mo is $3,382 (172%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11249 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11249 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #12 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $5,347/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11249?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $214,000/year (~$103/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,347/mo in ZIP 11249. The local median household income is $123,047/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11249?

Rent in ZIP 11249 has increased 10.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11249 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11249 is considered expensive for renters. At $5,347/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($123,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11249 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11249 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 83.4% of ZIP 11249 households are renters, while 16.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11249 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11249 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11249 is pricier than New York as a whole. At $5,347/mo, it's $1,214 above the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11249 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11249 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $5,347/mo, rent takes ~52% of ZIP 11249's median household income ($123,047/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11249 52%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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