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ZIP Code 11226

Kings, New York

ZCTA 11226

Juniper

ZIP Code 11226 is in the lowest 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 1% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 13% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$81,014

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

10.82×

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

26.6

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 11226, in Kings, New York.

The basics

Total Population

95,144

Median Age

36.9

Population Density

73,040.47

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,904

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.56%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,790

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

14%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

12%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

65.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.5

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 11226: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 11226?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 11226 is $4,904, an effective rate of 0.56% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 11226 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 11226 cost about 10.82× the median household income, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 11226?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 11226 is $1,790 a month, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 11226?
ZIP Code 11226 has a population of 95,144, about 73,040.47 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 36.9.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 11226?
ZIP Code 11226 averages 55.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.5°F, winter lows around 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 11226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 11226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.6 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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