| ZIP Code | 11212 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 718 |
| Elevation | 28 ft |
| Latitude | 40.662905 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.913071 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 33.3% ▲ 233% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.4% ▼ 32% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.8% ▲ 182% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,653 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,002 (41.4%) |
| Some College | 8,298 (16.3%) |
| Associates | 6,418 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 4,031 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,385 (18.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $40,060 ▼ 48% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $549,400 ▲ 97% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 13.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,231/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 34,782 |
| Vacant Units | 2,194 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 34,782 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,194 |
| Owner Occupied | 13.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 86.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 11212 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 87,946, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 11212 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $40,060 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11212 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $549,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,231 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 86.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 11212 is majority Black (67.76%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.3%. Household income has grown by 51% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11212 stands at 13.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 15%.
Overall, ZIP code 11212 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 87,946 residents, a median household income of $40,060, and a median home value of $549,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.