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ZIP 11421

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 40,612·Queens County·226th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,300/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-17.1%
vs US Median
+$370
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11421 · $2,300
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,872
1 BR
$1,963
2 BR
$2,152
3 BR
$2,697
4 BR+
$2,927
Research median
$2,152/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$27,600/yr
At $2,300/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyQueens County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11421 (New York, NY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,612
Median income
$90,685
Median age
40.6
Renters
45.2%
Age distribution
19.2%
22%
28.7%
15.3%
14.7%
Under 1819.2%
18–3422%
35–5428.7%
55–6415.3%
65+14.7%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
18.7%
56.4%
20.3%
White18.7%
Black5.7%
Hispanic56.4%
Asian20.3%
Education (25+)
20.9%
29.5%
22.3%
27.2%
No HS diploma20.9%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
54.8%
45.2%
Owner54.8%
Renter45.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11421 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,721 → $90,685
up 18.2%
Population
42,704 → 40,612
down 4.9%
Renter share
48.3% → 45.2%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 27.2%
+1.1 pts
Median age
39 → 40.6
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $76,721 to $90,685 across the same window, up 18.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 42,704 to 40,612 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. About 45.2% of households rent today, against 48.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 11421 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,300/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,963/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,152/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($90,685/yr), ZIP 11421 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11421?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11421 (New York, NY) is $2,300. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11421 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11421's median rent of $2,300/mo is $370 (19%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 11421 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11421 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #226 out of 348 ZIPs at $2,300/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11421?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,300/mo in ZIP 11421. The local median household income is $90,685/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11421?

Rent in ZIP 11421 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 11421 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11421 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,300/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($90,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11421 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11421 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.2% of ZIP 11421 households are renters, while 54.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11421 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11421 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11421 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,300/mo, it's $1,627 below the New York citywide median of $3,927/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11421 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11421 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,300/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 11421's median household income ($90,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11421 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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