| ZIP Code | 11226 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 718 |
| Elevation | 34 ft |
| Latitude | 40.646409 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.956663 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.3% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.5% ▲ 32% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,886 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 19,673 (29.4%) |
| Some College | 5,705 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 9,350 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 4,477 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 25,816 (38.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,084 ≈ Avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $866,300 ▲ 211% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,751/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 42,618 |
| Vacant Units | 3,313 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 42,618 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,313 |
| Owner Occupied | 13.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 86.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 11226 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 100,022, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 11226 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,084 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11226 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $866,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,751 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 86.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 11226 is majority Black (58.95%). Residents are well-educated — 45.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11226 stands at 6.5%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 13%.
Overall, ZIP code 11226 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 100,022 residents, a median household income of $81,084, and a median home value of $866,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.