ZIP Code 11206
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 81,677
- Median income
- $61,430
- Median home value
- $839,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.4%
- Land area
- 3.7 sq mi
21,984/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▲ 202% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.4
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
337 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
197 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
195 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 132
Other services (except public administration)
132 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11206?
30.4
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
18.4%
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?
$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?
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
$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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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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