PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11207

Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

93,386
13,494/sq mi
$56,523
Median income
$656,600
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
13,494
people per sq mi
26%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11207 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11207 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 93,386 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 13,494 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11207 reports a modest median household income of $56,523 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,948. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.9%. The typical home here is valued at $656,600 (74% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,482 monthly, and 25.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 44 minutes. To put 11207 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kings County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11207

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11207.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11207, 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

93,386

Population

6.9

Area (sq mi)

13,494

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11207?

36.6

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

32.0%

Foreign-Born

White 8.3%
African American 55.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%

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?

$56,523

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$29,948

Per Capita Income

24.9%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

44.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11207 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,523 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

38,824

Total Housing Units

35,658

Occupied Units

3,166

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.9%
Renter 74.1%

$656,600

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$1,482

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

500

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+400%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11207 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +400% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.6% 426
2021 +4.3% 445
2022 +3.9% 462
2023 +13.0% 522
2024 -4.2% 500

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,104 business establishments in ZIP 11207, employing approximately 14,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $732,108,000.

1,104

Businesses

14,853

Employees

$732.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 273 24.7%
Health care and social assistance 156 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 140 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 135 12.2%
Construction 81 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 55 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 4.9%
Wholesale trade 48 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 48 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 2.8%
Manufacturing 26 2.4%
Finance and insurance 19 1.7%
Educational services 12 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.0%
Information 9 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 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 11207 vs 11208 →

ZIP 11207 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11207 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11207 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11207 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11208 Brooklyn, NY 94,469 1.2 mi
11212 Brooklyn, NY 84,500 1.1 mi
11233 Brooklyn, NY 67,053 1.5 mi
11385 Ridgewood, NY 98,592 2.1 mi
11239 Brooklyn, NY 13,393 1.7 mi
11236 Brooklyn, NY 93,877 2.2 mi
11213 Brooklyn, NY 63,767 2.2 mi
11221 Brooklyn, NY 78,895 2.3 mi
11417 Ozone Park, NY 28,967 2.6 mi
11416 Ozone Park, NY 24,861 2.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kings County

11226 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 101,572
11220 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 99,598
11208 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 94,469
11236 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 93,877
11219 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 92,221
11211 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 90,117

Related Areas

Kings County Brooklyn, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11207 in? ▼
ZIP code 11207 (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 11207? ▼
ZIP code 11207 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 93,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11207? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11207 is $56,523, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11207? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11207 is $656,600, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11207? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11207 is African American at 55.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11207? ▼
ZIP code 11207 has 1,104 business establishments employing approximately 14,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11207? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11207 are: Retail trade (273), Health care and social assistance (156), Other services (except public administration) (140). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11207? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11207 decreased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 400%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11207? ▼
In ZIP code 11207, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 11207? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11207 is 44.2 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 11207? ▼
In ZIP code 11207, approximately 25.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11207? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11207 is 24.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.