| ZIP Code | 11223 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 718 |
| Elevation | 18 ft |
| Latitude | 40.597091 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.973469 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 19.4% ▲ 94% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.3% ▲ 70% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,036 (6.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 14,557 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 2,947 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 3,737 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,179 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,545 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,950 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,063,200 ▲ 281% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 16.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,653/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 28,857 |
| Vacant Units | 2,424 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 28,857 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,424 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 11223 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 78,566, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 11223 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,950 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11223 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,063,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,653 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 11223 is majority White (50.99%). Residents are well-educated — 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.4%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11223 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 11223 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 78,566 residents, a median household income of $63,950, and a median home value of $1,063,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.