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ZIP 11426

Part of New York, NY
Pop. 19,411·Queens County·126th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,986/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
+$1,021
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11426 · $2,986
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,890
1 BR
$3,040
2 BR
$3,330
3 BR
$4,170
4 BR+
$4,530
Research median
$3,330/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,832/yr
At $2,986/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyQueens County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11426 (New York, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,411
Median income
$103,533
Median age
49.5
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
15.5%
19.9%
22%
18.1%
24.5%
Under 1815.5%
18–3419.9%
35–5422%
55–6418.1%
65+24.5%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
22.7%
18.9%
49.6%
White22.7%
Black5.6%
Hispanic18.9%
Asian49.6%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
12.5%
20.7%
21.7%
45%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+45%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11426 in New York, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$102,818 → $103,533
up 0.7%
Population
20,959 → 19,411
down 7.4%
Renter share
27.8% → 29.8%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
44.5% → 45%
+0.5 pts
Median age
44.1 → 49.5
+5.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $103,533 today, compared with $102,818 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 7.4% since 2021, moving from about 20,959 residents to roughly 19,411. Renters now make up 29.8% of households, compared with 27.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11426 covers New York, NY. The median rent here is $2,986/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,330/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($103,533/yr), ZIP 11426 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 11426?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11426 (New York, NY) is $2,986. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11426 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11426's median rent of $2,986/mo is $1,021 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11426 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11426 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #126 out of 344 ZIPs at $2,986/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11426?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,986/mo in ZIP 11426. The local median household income is $103,533/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11426?

Rent in ZIP 11426 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 11426 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11426 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,986/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($103,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11426 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11426 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 11426 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11426 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11426 compare to the rest of New York?

ZIP 11426 is more affordable than New York overall. At $2,986/mo, it's $1,147 below the New York citywide median of $4,133/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11426 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11426 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,986/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 11426's median household income ($103,533/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11426 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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