| ZIP Code | 11206 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 332/347/718/917/929 |
| Elevation | 19 ft |
| Latitude | 40.70187 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.942552 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.7 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 33.0% ▲ 230% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.7% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.5% ▲ 73% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,355 (4.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,256 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 4,806 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 4,572 (9.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,733 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20,046 (42%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,280 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $822,100 ▲ 195% above avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 14.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,558/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 34,838 |
| Vacant Units | 1,142 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 34,838 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,142 |
| Owner Occupied | 10.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 89.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 11206 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 89,231, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.7 years. Economically, 11206 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,280 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11206 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $822,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,558 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 89.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 11% since 2019.
The population of 11206 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 36.5%. Residents are well-educated — 47.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.0%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11206 stands at 8.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 10%.
Overall, ZIP code 11206 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 89,231 residents, a median household income of $57,280, and a median home value of $822,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.