ZIP Code 11205
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 40,366
- Median income
- $93,887
- Median home value
- $917,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.6%
- Land area
- 2.4 sq mi
16,494/sq mi
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
▲ 230% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.4
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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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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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