PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11209

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

68,853
12,527/sq mi
$93,854
Median income
$872,100
Median home value
53.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
12,527
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 68,853 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 12,527 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11209 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,854 (1% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $56,045. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $872,100 (131% above the state average), median rent at $1,864 a month, and owner-occupancy at 36.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 44 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11209, plus 6 more within Kings County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 11209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11209.

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 11209, 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

68,853

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

12,527

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11209?

41.4

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

31.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.4%
African American 3.4%
Asian 12.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

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?

$93,854

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$56,045

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

44.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11209 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,854 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.0%

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

What does housing look like?

33,090

Total Housing Units

30,410

Occupied Units

2,680

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.2%
Renter 63.8%

$872,100

Median Home Value

+131% vs state

$1,864

Median Rent

1938

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

-3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

336

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+236%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11209 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 303
2021 +1.9% 308
2022 +8.7% 335
2023 +3.8% 348
2024 -3.4% 336

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 1,927 business establishments in ZIP 11209, employing approximately 15,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $789,245,000.

1,927

Businesses

15,871

Employees

$789.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 326 16.9%
Retail trade 290 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 250 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 246 12.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 197 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 173 9.0%
Construction 130 6.8%
Finance and insurance 84 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 59 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 2.2%
Wholesale trade 41 2.1%
Educational services 33 1.7%
Information 28 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 0.8%
Manufacturing 10 0.5%

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 11209 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 11209 ranks #6 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 11209 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 11209 ranks the highest 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
11425 Jamaica, NY 0 1.0 mi
11228 Brooklyn, NY 41,788 1.0 mi
11220 Brooklyn, NY 99,598 1.5 mi
11219 Brooklyn, NY 92,221 1.9 mi
11204 Brooklyn, NY 78,134 2.4 mi
11214 Brooklyn, NY 88,630 2.4 mi
11232 Brooklyn, NY 28,265 2.7 mi
11230 Brooklyn, NY 86,408 3.4 mi
10305 Staten Island, NY 41,749 3.0 mi
10301 Staten Island, NY 39,706 3.5 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
11207 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 93,386
11219 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 92,221

Related Areas

Kings County Brooklyn, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11209 in? ▼
ZIP code 11209 (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 11209? ▼
ZIP code 11209 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 68,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11209 is $93,854, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11209 is $872,100, which is 214% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11209 is White at 62.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11209? ▼
ZIP code 11209 has 1,927 business establishments employing approximately 15,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11209 are: Health care and social assistance (326), Retail trade (290), Other services (except public administration) (250). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11209 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 11209? ▼
In ZIP code 11209, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.0% 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 11209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11209 is 44.4 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 11209? ▼
In ZIP code 11209, approximately 36.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11209 is 12.3% 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.