| ZIP Code | 11205 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 332/646 |
| Elevation | 47 ft |
| Latitude | 40.696891 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.968074 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 25.5% ▲ 155% above avg |
| College Grads | 61.0% ▲ 58% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.6% ▲ 75% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 840 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,940 (18.3%) |
| Some College | 2,315 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 2,405 (8.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,290 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,163 (56.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,753 ▲ 14% above avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $892,800 ▲ 220% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,307/mo ↑ 59% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,200 |
| Vacant Units | 1,928 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,200 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,928 |
| Owner Occupied | 29.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 11205 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 50,205, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.5 years. Economically, 11205 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,753 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11205 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $892,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,307 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 71.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 11205 is majority White (51.86%). Residents are highly educated — 61.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 25.5%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11205 stands at 8.6%, which is significantly above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 13%.
Overall, ZIP code 11205 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 50,205 residents, a median household income of $86,753, and a median home value of $892,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.