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ZIP 11355

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 80,801·Queens County·205th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,550/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$620
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ZIP 11355 · $2,550
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,076
1 BR
$2,179
2 BR
$2,385
3 BR
$2,987
4 BR+
$3,249
Research median
$2,385/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
$30,600/yr
At $2,550/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyQueens County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11355 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,801
Median income
$55,326
Median age
47.7
Renters
66.6%
Age distribution
15.7%
17.3%
28.8%
15.3%
23%
Under 1815.7%
18–3417.3%
35–5428.8%
55–6415.3%
65+23%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
14.9%
74.2%
White7.9%
Black2.2%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian74.2%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
30.4%
28.7%
16.7%
24.1%
No HS diploma30.4%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college16.7%
Bachelor's+24.1%
Housing tenure
33.4%
66.6%
Owner33.4%
Renter66.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11355 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,972 → $2,550
up 29.3%
Income
$46,963 → $55,326
up 17.8%
Population
80,918 → 80,801
down 0.1%
Renter share
70.1% → 66.6%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
21.7% → 24.1%
+2.4 pts
Median age
44.9 → 47.7
+2.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 11355 in New York, NY has shifted from $1,972 to $2,550, up 29.3% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $46,963 to $55,326 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 70.1% to 66.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.7% to 24.1% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 11355 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11355 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,550/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,179/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,385/mo.

At 55% of local median household income ($55,326/yr), ZIP 11355 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11355?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11355 (New York, NY) is $2,550. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11355 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11355's median rent of $2,550/mo is $620 (32%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11355 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11355 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #205 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,550/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11355?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,550/mo in ZIP 11355. The local median household income is $55,326/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11355?

Rent in ZIP 11355 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 11355 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11355 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,550/mo, rent takes approximately 55% of the local median household income ($55,326/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11355 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 11355 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.6% of ZIP 11355 households are renters, while 33.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 11355 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 11355 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11355 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,550/mo, it's $1,377 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11355 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11355 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
55%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,550/mo, rent takes ~55% of ZIP 11355's median household income ($55,326/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11355 55%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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