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ZIP 11561

Pop. 38,708·Nassau County·65th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$3,706/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$1,741
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 11561 · $3,706
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,670
2 BR
$3,080
3 BR
$4,000
4 BR+
$4,220
Research median
$3,080/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
$44,472/yr
At $3,706/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNassau County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11561 (Long Beach, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,708
Median income
$141,629
Median age
44.5
Renters
33%
Age distribution
14%
24.3%
22.2%
17.2%
22.3%
Under 1814%
18–3424.3%
35–5422.2%
55–6417.2%
65+22.3%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
78%
13.8%
White78%
Black2.8%
Hispanic13.8%
Asian4.5%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
18.1%
21.4%
56.8%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma18.1%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11561 in Long Beach, NY has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,176 → $3,706
up 16.7%
Income
$119,731 → $141,629
up 18.3%
Population
39,140 → 38,708
down 1.1%
Renter share
37.3% → 33%
-4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
51.8% → 56.8%
+5.0 pts
Median age
45.5 → 44.5
-1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 11561 in Long Beach, NY paid around $3,176 a month. That figure now sits near $3,706, up 16.7% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $119,731 to $141,629 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 11561 in Long Beach, NY losing about 432 residents over the five-year window, down 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.3% to 33%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.8% to 56.8% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 11561 in Long Beach, NY reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 11561 covers Long Beach, NY. The median rent here is $3,706/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,080/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($141,629/yr), ZIP 11561 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 11561?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11561 (Long Beach, NY) is $3,706. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11561 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11561's median rent of $3,706/mo is $1,741 (89%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 11561 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11561 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in New York, ranking #65 out of 344 ZIPs tracked at $3,706/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11561?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $148,000/year (~$71/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,706/mo in ZIP 11561. The local median household income is $141,629/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11561?

Rent in ZIP 11561 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 11561 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11561 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,706/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($141,629/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11561 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 11561 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of ZIP 11561 households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11561 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11561 compare to the rest of Long Beach?

ZIP 11561 is pricier than Long Beach as a whole. At $3,706/mo, it's $22 above the Long Beach citywide median of $3,684/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11561 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11561 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,706/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 11561's median household income ($141,629/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11561 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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