ZIP Code 11204
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 78,134
- Median income
- $69,479
- Median home value
- $1,098,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.0%
- Land area
- 4.1 sq mi
18,996/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▲ 295% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.6
New York
ZIP code 11204 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 78,134. The median household income is $69,479, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $1,098,600, 295% above the US average. 30.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.1 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 78,134 residents, producing a population density of 18,996 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 11204 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11204 sits at $69,479 (25% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $27,871. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,098,600 (190% above the state average) with median rent at $1,738 per month, and 34.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11204 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 11204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11204.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
410 establishments
- Construction
Construction
266 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
263 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
247 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
239 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 11204, 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
78,134
Population
4.1
Area (sq mi)
18,996
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11204?
34.6
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
44.1%
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?
$69,479
Median Household Income
-25% vs state
$27,871
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
40.5 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?
27,285
Total Housing Units
24,896
Occupied Units
2,389
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,098,600
Median Home Value
+190% vs state
$1,738
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
345
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+245%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11204 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +245% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -6.7% | 307 |
| 2020 | +1.3% | 311 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 331 |
| 2022 | +4.0% | 344 |
| 2024 | — | 345 |
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 2,432 business establishments in ZIP 11204, employing approximately 18,343 people with a combined annual payroll of $722,630,000.
2,432
Businesses
18,343
Employees
$722.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 410 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 266 | 10.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 263 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 247 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 239 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 219 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 164 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 132 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 131 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 107 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 87 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 71 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 56 | 2.3% |
| Information | 29 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.3% |
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 11204 vs 11230 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11230 | Brooklyn, NY | 86,408 | 1.1 mi |
| 11219 | Brooklyn, NY | 92,221 | 1.1 mi |
| 11228 | Brooklyn, NY | 41,788 | 1.5 mi |
| 11214 | Brooklyn, NY | 88,630 | 1.5 mi |
| 11223 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,731 | 1.6 mi |
| 11218 | Brooklyn, NY | 75,220 | 1.8 mi |
| 11215 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,488 | 3.0 mi |
| 11224 | Brooklyn, NY | 47,621 | 2.9 mi |
| 11210 | Brooklyn, NY | 62,008 | 2.1 mi |
| 11209 | Brooklyn, NY | 68,853 | 2.4 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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