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ZIP Code 11238

Kings, New York

ZCTA 11238

Juniper

ZIP Code 11238 is in the lowest 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 4% nationally for home price against income.

Median Income

$134,523

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

8.17×

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

27.4

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 11238, in Kings, New York.

The basics

Total Population

58,345

Median Age

35.2

Population Density

31,553.88

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$6,655

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.61%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$2,616

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

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 11238: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 11238?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 11238 is $6,655, an effective rate of 0.61% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 11238 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 11238 cost about 8.17× the median household income, higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 11238?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 11238 is $2,616 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 11238?
ZIP Code 11238 has a population of 58,345, about 31,553.88 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 11238?
ZIP Code 11238 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 11238 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 11238's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.4 (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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