| ZIP Code | 11204 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 718 |
| Elevation | 42 ft |
| Latitude | 40.618815 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.984942 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.20 |
| Below Poverty | 20.1% ▲ 101% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.6% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,772 (8.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,166 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 2,838 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 3,209 (7.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,778 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,022 (35.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,588 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,097,200 ▲ 294% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 16.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,751/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 27,498 |
| Vacant Units | 2,192 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 27,498 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,192 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.20 |
ZIP code 11204 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 81,368, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.3 years. Economically, 11204 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,588 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11204 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,097,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,751 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 11204 is majority White (53.11%). Residents are well-educated — 41.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.1%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11204 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 11204 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 81,368 residents, a median household income of $67,588, and a median home value of $1,097,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.