ZIP Code 11206

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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York

Population
81,677

21,984/sq mi

Median income
$61,430

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$839,800

▲ 202% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.4%

Median age 30.4

Land area
3.7 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11206 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 81,677. The median household income is $61,430, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $839,800, 202% above the US average. 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.7 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 81,677 residents, producing a population density of 21,984 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 11206 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11206 sits at $61,430 (34% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,053. The poverty rate stands at 34.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $839,800 (122% above the state average) with median rent at $1,625 per month, and 11.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, 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 11206 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 11206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11206.

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 · 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 11206, 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

81,677

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

21,984

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11206?

30.4

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

18.4%

Foreign-Born

White 43.8%
African American 18.8%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%

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?

$61,430

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$35,053

Per Capita Income

34.4%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.4%

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

What does housing look like?

35,906

Total Housing Units

34,813

Occupied Units

1,093

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 11.1%
Renter 88.9%

$839,800

Median Home Value

+122% vs state

$1,625

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,669 business establishments in ZIP 11206, employing approximately 29,577 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,237,749,000.

1,669

Businesses

29,577

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 337 20.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 197 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 195 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 144 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 132 7.9%
Wholesale trade 123 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 121 7.3%
Construction 83 5.0%
Manufacturing 81 4.8%
Information 64 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 49 2.9%
Educational services 33 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 25 1.5%
Finance and insurance 25 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 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 11206 vs 11211 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11211 Brooklyn, NY 90,117 0.9 mi
11237 Brooklyn, NY 49,896 1.1 mi
11221 Brooklyn, NY 78,895 1.1 mi
11216 Brooklyn, NY 54,316 1.5 mi
11205 Brooklyn, NY 40,366 1.3 mi
11222 Brooklyn, NY 36,934 1.9 mi
11213 Brooklyn, NY 63,767 2.2 mi
11238 Brooklyn, NY 49,262 1.9 mi
11233 Brooklyn, NY 67,053 2.0 mi
11101 Long Island City, NY 25,484 3.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11206 in?
ZIP code 11206 (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 11206?
ZIP code 11206 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 81,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11206?
The median household income in ZIP 11206 is $61,430, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11206?
The median home value in ZIP 11206 is $839,800, which is 202% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11206 is White at 43.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11206?
ZIP code 11206 has 1,669 business establishments employing approximately 29,577 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11206 are: Retail trade (337), Professional, scientific, and technical services (197), Accommodation and food services (195). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11206?
In ZIP code 11206, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.4% 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 11206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11206 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 11206?
In ZIP code 11206, approximately 11.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 88.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11206 is 34.4% 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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