Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11205
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,366
- 16,494/sq mi High-density area
- $93,887
- Median income Above-median income area
- $917,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16,494
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11205 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11205 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 40,366 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 16,494 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11205 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,887 (2% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,890. The poverty rate is 25.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $917,400 (142% above the average New York ZIP), with only 28.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,269.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11205 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 11205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11205.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
274 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
256 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
169 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
169 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
149 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 11205, 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
40,366
Population
2.4
Area (sq mi)
16,494
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11205?
31.4
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
17.0%
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?
$93,887
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$50,890
Per Capita Income
25.0%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
36.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11205 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$93,887 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
19,740housing units
19,740
Total Housing Units
17,962
Occupied Units
1,778
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$917,400
Median Home Value
+142% vs state ZIP avg
$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 11205 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11211
Brooklyn (11211)
90,117 residents
- 11206
Brooklyn (11206)
81,677 residents
- 10002
New York (10002)
81,410 residents
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
78,895 residents
- 10009
New York (10009)
61,347 residents
- 11225
Brooklyn (11225)
56,829 residents
- 11216
Brooklyn (11216)
54,316 residents
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
51,128 residents
- 11238
Brooklyn (11238)
49,262 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11205 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11205 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
$173,136 median income
- 11217
Brooklyn (11217)
$162,863 median income
- 11238
Brooklyn (11238)
$134,523 median income
- 11211
Brooklyn (11211)
$107,506 median income
- 11216
Brooklyn (11216)
$101,277 median income
- 11205
Brooklyn (11205)
$93,887 median income
- 10009
New York (10009)
$92,876 median income
- 11225
Brooklyn (11225)
$88,568 median income
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
$85,736 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11205 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11205, 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 (40,366 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 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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