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U.S. ZIP Code · NY11231

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

Typical home value

$1,728,689[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.1%
5-year / yr
+1.7%
10-year / yr
+0.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+508.5%
vs metro
+137.0%
vs state
+442.6%
ZIP 11231 location in NY
Location of ZIP 11231 in NY

Price history

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

The typical home in 11231 is worth $1,728,689 — 137.0% above the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $4,402 a month — a 3.1% 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
$4,402[2]
Gross yield
3.1%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,860[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
38,276[3]
Median household income
$139,930[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
9
Elementary
6
Middle
0
High
3
  • PS 58 CARROLL (THE)

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15

    735 students

  • BROOKLYN COLLABORATIVE STUDIES

    High · Grades 6–12 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15

    645 students

  • BROOKLYN NEW SCHOOL-PS 146 (THE)

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15

    643 students

  • PS 32 SAMUEL MILLS SPROLE

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15

    448 students

  • PAVE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · PAVE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

    439 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 yield3.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$52,819

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$8,741
Loan principal$1,382,951
Down payment$345,738
Total interest paid$1,763,878

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 ratio2.46
Monthly cost to own$10,830
Monthly rent$4,402

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
10th percentile[1]
Rental yield
5th percentile[2]
Property tax
3rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 11231?
The typical home in 11231 is worth $1,728,689, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 11231?
Home values in 11231 are up 2.1% over the past year, and up 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 11231?
A typical home in 11231 rents for about $4,402 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 11231?
The effective property tax rate in 11231 is 0.5% — roughly $7,860 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 11231?
ZIP code 11231 has a population of 38,276 and a median household income of $139,930.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • New York, NY

    Typical home
    $1,730,805
    Gross yield
  • Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ

    Typical home
    $1,750,167
    Gross yield
  • Cold Spring Harbor CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $1,700,660
    Gross yield
  • Shelter Island CDP, NY

    Typical home
    $1,700,131
    Gross yield
  • East Hills, NY

    Typical home
    $1,698,130
    Gross yield
  • Larchmont, NY

    Typical home
    $1,691,167
    Gross yield

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