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ZIP 11581

Pop. 22,818·Nassau County·138th most expensive ZIP in New York
Median rent (all units)
$2,953/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-10.6%
vs US Median
+$991
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 11581 · $2,953
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,500
Research median
$2,550/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$35,436/yr
At $2,953/mo median
Location
StateNY
CountyNassau 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, -10.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 11581 (Valley Stream, NY) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,818
Median income
$142,233
Median age
37.2
Renters
16.6%
Age distribution
25.5%
21.1%
26.5%
16.4%
Under 1825.5%
18–3421.1%
35–5426.5%
55–6410.5%
65+16.4%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
41.7%
20%
16.9%
18%
White41.7%
Black20%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian18%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
19.3%
23.1%
50.4%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+50.4%
Housing tenure
83.4%
16.6%
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 11581 in Valley Stream, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$121,442 → $142,233
up 17.1%
Population
22,919 → 22,818
down 0.4%
Renter share
17.8% → 16.6%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
48.2% → 50.4%
+2.2 pts
Median age
38.8 → 37.2
-1.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 11581 in Valley Stream, NY now reports about $142,233, up from $121,442 in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.2% to 50.4%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 11581 covers Valley Stream, NY. The median rent here is $2,953/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($142,233/yr), ZIP 11581 ranks as affordable 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 11581?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 11581 (Valley Stream, NY) is $2,953. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 11581 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 11581's median rent of $2,953/mo is $991 (51%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 11581 compare to other ZIPs in New York?

ZIP 11581 falls in the middle range for New York, ranking #138 out of 342 ZIPs at $2,953/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 11581?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,953/mo in ZIP 11581. The local median household income is $142,233/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 11581?

Rent in ZIP 11581 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 11581 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 11581 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,953/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($142,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 11581 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 11581 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.6% of ZIP 11581 households are renters, while 83.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 11581 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 11581 compare to the rest of Valley Stream?

ZIP 11581 is more affordable than Valley Stream overall. At $2,953/mo, it's $14 below the Valley Stream citywide median of $2,967/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 11581 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 11581 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,953/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 11581's median household income ($142,233/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 11581 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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