ZIP Code · NY

ZIP 11385

Part of New York, NY

Pop. 101,704·Queens County·71st most expensive ZIP in New York

Median rent (all units)

$3,438/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.1%

vs US Median

+$1,506

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ZIP 11385 · $3,438

More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,570

1 BR

$2,700

2 BR

$2,960

3 BR

$3,710

4 BR+

$4,030

Research median

$2,960/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

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 11385 usually run 1.4% below trend in January and 1.6% above it in August, about $103 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 11385 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of New York

Rent in ZIP 11385 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 11385 rose 27% while median household income rose 17.9% ($75,340 to $88,838). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 11385 is 38.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,838) is $2,221 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,570).

Rank in New York

96th cheapest of 145 ZIP codes in New York.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 11379, 1 mile away, rents for 21% less ($2,700/mo), about $8,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 11385. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$41,256/yr

At $3,438/mo median

Location

CityNew York

StateNY

CountyQueens County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11385 (New York, NY) is majority renter-occupied, 34.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

101,704

Median income

$88,838

Median age

36.5

Renters

69.3%

Age distribution

18.8%

28.4%

28.1%

13.2%

Under 1818.8%

18–3428.4%

35–5428.1%

55–6411.5%

65+13.2%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

47.5%

45.7%

White47.5%

Black4.1%

Hispanic45.7%

Asian7.1%

Education (25+)

17%

26.8%

21.4%

34.8%

No HS diploma17%

HS diploma26.8%

Some college21.4%

Bachelor's+34.8%

Housing tenure

30.7%

69.3%

Owner30.7%

Renter69.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11385 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,279 → $3,438

up 50.9%

Income

$77,350 → $88,838

up 14.9%

Population

109,111 → 101,704

down 6.8%

Renter share

69.5% → 69.3%

-0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

29.9% → 34.8%

+4.9 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 11385 in New York, NY has climbed by $1,159 per month, settling near $3,438 after starting the period at $2,279. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11385 in New York, NY now reports about $88,838, up from $77,350 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 36.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 109,111 to 101,704 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.9% to 34.8%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 11385 in New York, NY reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 11385 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $3,438/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,960/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($88,838/yr), ZIP 11385 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11385?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $138,000/year (about $66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,438/mo in ZIP 11385. The local median household income is $88,838/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11385?

Rent in ZIP 11385 has risen 7.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 11385?

Asking rents in ZIP 11385 are usually lowest in January, about 1.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $103 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 11385?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 11385 rose 27% while median household income rose 17.9%, from $75,340 to $88,838. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 11385 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11385 is one of the pricier among New York ZIP codes for rent, ranking #71 of 334 at $3,438/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 11385 changed +7.1%, against a typical +5.6% across the 251 New York ZIP codes Zillow tracks.