Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11201
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 51,128
- 14,028/sq mi High-density area
- $173,136
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,110,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14,028
- people per sq mi
- 36%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11201 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 51,128 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 14,028 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11201 skews affluent, with a median household income of $173,136 (87% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $121,559. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,110,700 (194% above the average New York ZIP), with only 35.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,358.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 11201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11201.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
636 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
399 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
375 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
341 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
335 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11201, Brooklyn, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
51,128
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
14,028
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11201?
35.2
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
21.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$173,136
Median Household Income
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$121,559
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11201 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$173,136 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
37,323housing units
37,323
Total Housing Units
34,022
Occupied Units
3,301
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,110,700
Median Home Value
+194% vs state ZIP avg
$3,358
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 3,278 business establishments in ZIP 11201, employing approximately 55,471 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,628,690,000.
3,278
Businesses
55,471
Employees
$4.6B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 636 | 19.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 399 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 375 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 341 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 335 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 283 | 8.6% |
| Information | 225 | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 192 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 86 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 86 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 84 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 2.3% |
| Construction | 71 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 20 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 13 | 0.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.4% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 11201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10002
New York (10002)
81,410 residents
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
63,488 residents
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
51,128 residents
- 11205
Brooklyn (11205)
40,366 residents
- 11217
Brooklyn (11217)
35,881 residents
- 11231
Brooklyn (11231)
33,336 residents
- 10038 20,300
New York (10038)
20,300 residents
- 10005 7,135
New York (10005)
7,135 residents
- 10004 3,089
New York (10004)
3,089 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11201 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10004
New York (10004)
$250,000 median income
- 10005
New York (10005)
$190,233 median income
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
$185,865 median income
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
$173,136 median income
- 11217
Brooklyn (11217)
$162,863 median income
- 11231
Brooklyn (11231)
$139,930 median income
- 10038
New York (10038)
$105,419 median income
- 11205 $93,887
Brooklyn (11205)
$93,887 median income
- 10002 $48,386
New York (10002)
$48,386 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11201 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11217 | Brooklyn, NY | 35,881 | 1.0 mi |
| 11205 | Brooklyn, NY | 40,366 | 1.2 mi |
| 10002 | New York, NY | 81,410 | 1.5 mi |
| 10038 | New York, NY | 20,300 | 1.2 mi |
| 10005 | New York, NY | 7,135 | 1.3 mi |
| 10004 | New York, NY | 3,089 | 1.6 mi |
| 11231 | Brooklyn, NY | 33,336 | 1.4 mi |
| 10271 | New York, NY | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| 10278 | New York, NY | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| 11215 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,488 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11201, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (51,128 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11201 in?
ZIP code 11201 (Brooklyn) is located in Kings County, New York. Kings County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kings-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11201?
ZIP code 11201 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 51,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11201?
The median household income in ZIP 11201 is $173,136, which is 127% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11201?
The median home value in ZIP 11201 is $1,110,700, which is 299% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11201 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11201?
ZIP code 11201 has 3,278 business establishments employing approximately 55,471 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11201 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (636), Accommodation and food services (399), Health care and social assistance (375). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11201?
In ZIP code 11201, 86.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11201 is 31.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11201?
In ZIP code 11201, approximately 35.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11201 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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