PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11203

Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

76,174
13,711/sq mi
$67,897
Median income
$720,400
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
13,711
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 76,174 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 13,711 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11203 reports a modest median household income of $67,897 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,057. Local economic indicators show a 16.9% poverty rate alongside 8.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $720,400 (90% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,581 monthly, and 39.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 46 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kings County, letting you compare 11203 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 11203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11203.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 11203, 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

76,174

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

13,711

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 11203?

43.5

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

49.2%

Foreign-Born

White 6.1%
African American 76.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$67,897

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$36,057

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

45.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11203 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,897 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

33,804

Total Housing Units

29,238

Occupied Units

4,566

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.6%
Renter 60.4%

$720,400

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$1,581

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

363

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+263%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11203 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +263% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 308
2021 +5.1% 324
2022 +5.9% 343
2023 +3.0% 353
2024 +2.6% 363

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 926 business establishments in ZIP 11203, employing approximately 16,898 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,188,608,000.

926

Businesses

16,898

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 184 19.9%
Other services (except public administration) 176 19.0%
Health care and social assistance 143 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 86 9.3%
Construction 66 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 5.1%
Wholesale trade 44 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.7%
Educational services 25 2.7%
Manufacturing 20 2.2%
Information 15 1.6%
Finance and insurance 12 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.3%

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 11203 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11203 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11203 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11213 Brooklyn, NY 63,767 1.5 mi
11226 Brooklyn, NY 101,572 1.2 mi
11225 Brooklyn, NY 56,829 1.4 mi
11210 Brooklyn, NY 62,008 1.6 mi
11212 Brooklyn, NY 84,500 1.5 mi
11233 Brooklyn, NY 67,053 2.1 mi
11236 Brooklyn, NY 93,877 1.9 mi
11216 Brooklyn, NY 54,316 2.3 mi
11218 Brooklyn, NY 75,220 2.2 mi
11221 Brooklyn, NY 78,895 2.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kings County

11226 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 101,572
11220 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 99,598
11208 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 94,469
11236 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 93,877
11207 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 93,386
11219 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 92,221

Related Areas

Kings County Brooklyn, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11203 in? ▼
ZIP code 11203 (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 11203? ▼
ZIP code 11203 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 76,174 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11203 is $67,897, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11203 is $720,400, which is 159% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11203 is African American at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11203? ▼
ZIP code 11203 has 926 business establishments employing approximately 16,898 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11203 are: Retail trade (184), Other services (except public administration) (176), Health care and social assistance (143). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11203 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 263%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11203? ▼
In ZIP code 11203, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 11203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11203 is 45.7 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 11203? ▼
In ZIP code 11203, approximately 39.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11203 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.