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U.S. ZIP Code · NY11221

Kings County · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Typical home value

$1,078,601[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+8.7%
5-year / yr
+2.6%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+279.7%
vs metro
+47.8%
vs state
+238.5%
ZIP 11221 location in NY
Location of ZIP 11221 in NY

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 11221 is worth $1,078,601 — 47.8% above the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 8.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,405 a month — a 3.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,405[2]
Gross yield
3.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,205[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Kings County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Very High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
91,588[3]
Median household income
$85,736[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Kings County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-11,517[5]
Moved in
66,853
Moved out
78,370

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
33
Elementary
16
Middle
7
High
8
  • EXCELLENCE GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL

    Other · Grades K–12 · EXCELLENCE GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL

    876 students

  • ACHIEVEMENT FIRST NORTH BROOKLYN PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · ACHIEVEMENT FIRST NORTH BROOKLYN PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL

    835 students

  • BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL

    771 students

  • UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN

    High · Grades 6–12 · UNITY PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF BROOKLYN

    558 students

  • BROOKLYN EXCELSIOR CHARTER SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · BROOKLYN EXCELSIOR CHARTER SCHOOL

    557 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.3%
Annual rent$40,865

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$5,454
Loan principal$862,881
Down payment$215,720
Total interest paid$1,100,557

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.97
Monthly cost to own$6,703
Monthly rent$3,405

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
13th percentile[1]
Rental yield
17th percentile[2]
Property tax
2nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 11221?
The typical home in 11221 is worth $1,078,601, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 11221?
Home values in 11221 are up 8.7% over the past year, and up 2.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 11221?
A typical home in 11221 rents for about $3,405 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 11221?
The effective property tax rate in 11221 is 0.4% — roughly $4,205 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 11221?
ZIP code 11221 has a population of 91,588 and a median household income of $85,736.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Glen Rock, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,078,676
    Gross yield
  • Watchung, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,082,185
    Gross yield
  • NJ

    Typical home
    $1,084,443
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $1,069,505
    Gross yield
    2.9%
  • Great Neck Estates, NY

    Typical home
    $1,088,745
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Allendale, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,089,752
    Gross yield

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