| ZIP Code | 11229 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 332/347/718/917/929 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 40.601293 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.944493 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.2% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,053 (3.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,133 (22.8%) |
| Some College | 6,831 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 4,457 (8.4%) |
| Bachelors | 5,003 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 22,819 (42.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,556 ≈ Avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $812,200 ▲ 191% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,666/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 33,353 |
| Vacant Units | 2,429 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 33,353 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,429 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 11229 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 79,802, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.5 years. Economically, 11229 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,556 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11229 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $812,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,666 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.0%) and renters (53.0%). Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 11229 is majority White (58.54%). Residents are well-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11229 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 11229 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 79,802 residents, a median household income of $72,556, and a median home value of $812,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.