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U.S. ZIP Code · NY11226

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

Typical home value

$774,414[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.0%
5-year / yr
-2.6%
10-year / yr
+2.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+172.6%
vs metro
+6.1%
vs state
+143.1%
ZIP 11226 location in NY
Location of ZIP 11226 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 11226 is worth $774,414 — 6.1% above the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,907 a month — a 4.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,907[2]
Gross yield
4.5%[2]
Cap rate
2.7%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,753[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
95,144[3]
Median household income
$81,014[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
18
Elementary
10
Middle
3
High
5
  • CENTRAL BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · CENTRAL BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL

    809 students

  • PS 139 ALEXINE A FENTY

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22

    708 students

  • PS 249 CATON (THE)

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17

    699 students

  • SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-FLATBUSH

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-FLATBUSH

    632 students

  • SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH EARLY COLLEGE

    High · Grades 6–12 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17

    571 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 yield4.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.7%
Annual rent$34,881

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$3,916
Loan principal$619,531
Down payment$154,883
Total interest paid$790,178

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 ratio1.68
Monthly cost to own$4,871
Monthly rent$2,907

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
32nd percentile[2]
Property tax
5th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 11226?
The typical home in 11226 is worth $774,414, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 11226?
Home values in 11226 are up 1.0% over the past year, and down 2.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 11226?
A typical home in 11226 rents for about $2,907 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 11226?
The effective property tax rate in 11226 is 0.5% — roughly $3,753 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 11226?
ZIP code 11226 has a population of 95,144 and a median household income of $81,014.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bethpage CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $773,872
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Port Jefferson, NY

    Typical home
    $775,452
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • North Middletown CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $772,761
    Gross yield
  • Gillette CDP, NJ

    Typical home
    $772,605
    Gross yield
  • Hicksville CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $772,498
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $776,992
    Gross yield
    4.1%

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