ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11379

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 36,773·Queens County·175th most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$2,700/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$768

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ZIP 11379 · $2,700

More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,198

1 BR

$2,307

2 BR

$2,525

3 BR

$3,165

4 BR+

$3,437

Research median

$2,525/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

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 11379 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11379 changed +9.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($93,558) is $2,339 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,820).

Rank in New York

31st cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11368, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($2,369/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11379. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,400/yr

At $2,700/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyQueens County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11379 (New York, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,773

Median income

$93,558

Median age

47.6

Renters

39.9%

Age distribution

17.7%

17.5%

25.6%

15%

24.2%

Under 1817.7%

18–3417.5%

35–5425.6%

55–6415%

65+24.2%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

62.6%

23.6%

White62.6%

Black1.5%

Hispanic23.6%

Asian11.9%

Education (25+)

15.3%

26%

23%

35.6%

No HS diploma15.3%

HS diploma26%

Some college23%

Bachelor's+35.6%

Housing tenure

60.1%

39.9%

Owner60.1%

Renter39.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11379 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,804 → $2,700

up 49.7%

Income

$88,672 → $93,558

up 5.5%

Population

39,805 → 36,773

down 7.6%

Renter share

41.4% → 39.9%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

37% → 35.6%

-1.4 pts

Median age

43.3 → 47.6

+4.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 11379 in New York, NY has shifted from $1,804 to $2,700, up 49.7% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,672 in 2021 to $93,558 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 11379 in New York, NY losing about 3,032 residents over the five-year window, down 7.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 41.4% to 39.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 11379 in New York, NY market of 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11379 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,700/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,307/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,525/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($93,558/yr), ZIP 11379 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11379?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,700/mo in ZIP 11379. The local median household income is $93,558/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11379?

Rent in ZIP 11379 has risen 9.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

How does ZIP 11379 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11379 is in the middle among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #175 of 334 at $2,700/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11379 changed +9.2%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.