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
$62,077
Median income
$679,500
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

33th 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.

ZIP code 11208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.3 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 94,469 residents, producing a population density of 10,195 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 11208 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11208 sits at $62,077 (33% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $28,733. The poverty rate stands at 18.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $679,500 (80% above the state average) with median rent at $1,651 per month, and 24.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 46 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11208 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 11208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11208.

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 11208, 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

94,469

Population

9.3

Area (sq mi)

10,195

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11208?

35.1

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

42.1%

Foreign-Born

White 5.0%
African American 40.5%
Asian 11.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%

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

$28,733

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

46.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11208 ranks nationally

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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

36,994

Total Housing Units

34,395

Occupied Units

2,599

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.9%
Renter 75.1%

$679,500

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$1,651

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 11208 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 11208 ranks #2 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 11208 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 11208 ranks #8 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
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

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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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