| ZIP Code | 11233 |
|---|---|
| City | Brooklyn |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Kings County |
| Area Code | 718 |
| Elevation | 87 ft |
| Latitude | 40.678301 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.919932 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 23.4% ▲ 134% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.2% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,051 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 17,341 (33.3%) |
| Some College | 4,430 (8.5%) |
| Associates | 6,817 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 4,140 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,374 (35.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,034 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,013,000 ▲ 263% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 16.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,613/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 34,412 |
| Vacant Units | 1,628 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 34,412 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,628 |
| Owner Occupied | 23.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 76.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 11233 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. With a population of 82,711, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 11233 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,034 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11233 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,013,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,613 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 76.9% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 11233 is majority Black (65.20%). Residents are well-educated — 43.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.4%. Household income has grown by 38% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11233 stands at 7.7%, which is significantly 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 17%.
Overall, ZIP code 11233 in Brooklyn, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 82,711 residents, a median household income of $62,034, and a median home value of $1,013,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.