Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11208
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 94,469
- 10,195/sq mi High-density area
- $62,077
- Median income Near-median income area
- $679,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10,195
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11208 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11208 (Brooklyn, NY) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 410.8 in 2023 to 402.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11208 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 94,469 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 10,195 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11208 reports a modest median household income of $62,077 (33% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,733. The poverty rate is 18.7%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $679,500 (80% above the average New York ZIP), with only 24.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,651.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 46 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11208 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 11208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11208.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
262 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
105 establishments
- Construction 101
Construction
101 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 11208, 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
94,469
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
10,195
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11208?
35.1
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
42.1%
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?
$62,077
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$28,733
Per Capita Income
18.7%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
46.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11208 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,077 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
36,994housing units
36,994
Total Housing Units
34,395
Occupied Units
2,599
Vacant Units
3.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$679,500
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$1,651
Median Rent
1946
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
402
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+302%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11208 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +302% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 329 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 359 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 383 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 411 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 402 |
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 968 business establishments in ZIP 11208, employing approximately 10,635 people with a combined annual payroll of $468,154,000.
968
Businesses
10,635
Employees
$468.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 262 | 27.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 12.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 105 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 101 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 45 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 2.2% |
| Information | 14 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.6% |
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 11208 vs 11207 →
ZIP 11208 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
98,592 residents
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
94,469 residents
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
93,386 residents
- 11212
Brooklyn (11212)
84,500 residents
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
44,354 residents
- 11421 39,127
Woodhaven (11421)
39,127 residents
- 11379 34,821
Middle Village (11379)
34,821 residents
- 11417 28,967
Ozone Park (11417)
28,967 residents
- 11414 26,148
Howard Beach (11414)
26,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11208 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11208 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
$100,006 median income
- 11414
Howard Beach (11414)
$95,051 median income
- 11379
Middle Village (11379)
$93,558 median income
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
$90,685 median income
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
$88,838 median income
- 11417
Ozone Park (11417)
$87,006 median income
- 11416
Ozone Park (11416)
$81,188 median income
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
$62,077 median income
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
$56,523 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11208 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11207 | Brooklyn, NY | 93,386 | 1.2 mi |
| 11239 | Brooklyn, NY | 13,393 | 1.5 mi |
| 11417 | Ozone Park, NY | 28,967 | 1.5 mi |
| 11414 | Howard Beach, NY | 26,148 | 1.5 mi |
| 11416 | Ozone Park, NY | 24,861 | 1.6 mi |
| 11421 | Woodhaven, NY | 39,127 | 1.9 mi |
| 11212 | Brooklyn, NY | 84,500 | 2.2 mi |
| 11385 | Ridgewood, NY | 98,592 | 2.5 mi |
| 11379 | Middle Village, NY | 34,821 | 3.4 mi |
| 11420 | South Ozone Park, NY | 44,354 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11208, 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 (94,469 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 11208 in?
ZIP code 11208 (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 11208?
ZIP code 11208 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 94,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11208?
The median household income in ZIP 11208 is $62,077, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11208?
The median home value in ZIP 11208 is $679,500, which is 144% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11208 is African American at 40.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11208?
ZIP code 11208 has 968 business establishments employing approximately 10,635 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11208 are: Retail trade (262), Other services (except public administration) (122), Health care and social assistance (113). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11208 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 302%. 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 11208?
In ZIP code 11208, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 11208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11208 is 46.2 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 11208?
In ZIP code 11208, approximately 24.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11208 is 18.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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