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ZIP 11379

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 36,773·Queens County·201st most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,586/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.8%
Month-over-Month
-7.4%
vs US Median
+$656
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ZIP 11379 · $2,586
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,105
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,419
3 BR
$3,031
4 BR+
$3,292
Research median
$2,419/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
$31,032/yr
At $2,586/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyQueens County
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
$2,037 → $2,586
up 27.0%
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 $2,037 to $2,586, up 27.0% 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11379 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,586/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,419/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($93,558/yr), ZIP 11379 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11379?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11379 (New York, NY) is $2,586. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11379 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11379's median rent of $2,586/mo is $656 (34%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

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

ZIP 11379 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #201 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,586/mo.

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 $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,586/mo in ZIP 11379. The local median household income is $93,558/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11379?

Rent in ZIP 11379 has decreased 3.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 11379 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11379 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,586/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($93,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11379 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11379 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.9% of ZIP 11379 households are renters, while 60.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11379 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11379 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11379 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,586/mo, it's $1,341 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11379 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11379 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,586/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 11379's median household income ($93,558/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11379 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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