ZIP Code 11205

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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York

Population
40,366

16,494/sq mi

Median income
$93,887

▲ 23% vs US

higher than 77% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$917,400

▲ 230% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
52.6%

Median age 31.4

Land area
2.4 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11205 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 40,366. The median household income is $93,887, which is 23% above the national average. Median home value is $917,400, 230% above the US average. 52.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11205 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 40,366 residents, producing a population density of 16,494 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 11205 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11205 sits at $93,887 (2% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,890. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $917,400 (142% above the state average) with median rent at $2,269 per month, and 28.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11205 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11205 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 11205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11205.

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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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11205, 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

40,366

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

16,494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11205?

31.4

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

17.0%

Foreign-Born

White 53.3%
African American 21.2%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$93,887

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$50,890

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%

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

What does housing look like?

19,740

Total Housing Units

17,962

Occupied Units

1,778

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 28.1%
Renter 71.9%

$917,400

Median Home Value

+142% vs state

$2,269

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,775 business establishments in ZIP 11205, employing approximately 20,861 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,185,999,000.

1,775

Businesses

20,861

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 274 15.4%
Retail trade 256 14.4%
Wholesale trade 169 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 169 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 149 8.4%
Construction 135 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 116 6.5%
Manufacturing 95 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 93 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 3.5%
Information 60 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 59 3.3%
Finance and insurance 50 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 46 2.6%
Educational services 32 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 11205 vs 11238 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11238 Brooklyn, NY 49,262 1.1 mi
11201 Brooklyn, NY 51,128 1.2 mi
11217 Brooklyn, NY 35,881 1.1 mi
11216 Brooklyn, NY 54,316 1.3 mi
11211 Brooklyn, NY 90,117 1.4 mi
11206 Brooklyn, NY 81,677 1.3 mi
10002 New York, NY 81,410 1.8 mi
11221 Brooklyn, NY 78,895 2.0 mi
11225 Brooklyn, NY 56,829 2.3 mi
10009 New York, NY 61,347 2.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11205 in?
ZIP code 11205 (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 11205?
ZIP code 11205 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 40,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11205?
The median household income in ZIP 11205 is $93,887, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11205?
The median home value in ZIP 11205 is $917,400, which is 230% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11205 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11205?
ZIP code 11205 has 1,775 business establishments employing approximately 20,861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11205 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (274), Retail trade (256), Wholesale trade (169). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11205?
In ZIP code 11205, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.6% 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 11205?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11205 is 36.4 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 11205?
In ZIP code 11205, approximately 28.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11205 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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