ZIP Code 11203
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 76,174
- Median income
- $67,897
- Median home value
- $720,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.7%
- Land area
- 5.6 sq mi
13,711/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▲ 159% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.5
New York
ZIP code 11203 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 76,174. The median household income is $67,897, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $720,400, 159% above the US average. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.6 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 76,174 residents, producing a population density of 13,711 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11203 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11203 sits at $67,897 (27% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,057. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $720,400 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $1,581 per month, and 39.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 46 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11203 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11203.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
184 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
176 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
143 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Construction 66
Construction
66 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 11203?
43.5
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
49.2%
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?
$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
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?
33,804
Total Housing Units
29,238
Occupied Units
4,566
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11203 vs 11213 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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