| ZIP Code | 11211 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 332/347/718/917/929 |
| Elevation | 36 ft |
| Latitude | 40.714084 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.945168 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 21.1% ▲ 111% above avg |
| College Grads | 63.8% ▲ 65% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,511 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,701 (18.4%) |
| Some College | 2,766 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 3,162 (7.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,991 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 24,724 (59.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,183 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,118,600 ▲ 301% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,357/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 29,068 |
| Vacant Units | 1,571 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 29,068 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,571 |
| Owner Occupied | 16.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 83.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
ZIP code 11211 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 65,691, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 11211 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,183 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11211 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,118,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,357 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 83.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 11211 is majority White (58.80%). Residents are highly educated — 63.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.1%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11211 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 11211 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 65,691 residents, a median household income of $105,183, and a median home value of $1,118,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.