ZIP Code 11210

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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York

Population
62,008

14,584/sq mi

Median income
$83,692

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$838,000

▲ 201% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.3%

Median age 40.7

Land area
4.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11210 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 62,008. The median household income is $83,692, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $838,000, 201% above the US average. 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11210 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.3 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 62,008 residents, producing a population density of 14,584 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 11210 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11210 sits at $83,692 (9% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,322. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $838,000 (122% above the state average) with median rent at $1,786 per month, and 44.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11210 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 44 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11210 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 11210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11210.

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 11210, 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

62,008

Population

4.3

Area (sq mi)

14,584

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11210?

40.7

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

40.7%

Foreign-Born

White 29.1%
African American 50.1%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$83,692

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$42,322

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

43.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

23,115

Total Housing Units

20,723

Occupied Units

2,392

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.2%
Renter 55.8%

$838,000

Median Home Value

+122% vs state

$1,786

Median Rent

1941

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

336

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+236%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11210 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 284
2021 +1.9% 289
2022 +2.5% 296
2023 +3.5% 307
2024 +9.6% 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 1,087 business establishments in ZIP 11210, employing approximately 11,876 people with a combined annual payroll of $490,125,000.

1,087

Businesses

11,876

Employees

$490.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 191 17.6%
Retail trade 152 14.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 140 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 132 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 100 9.2%
Construction 79 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 73 6.7%
Wholesale trade 44 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 3.9%
Finance and insurance 36 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 32 2.9%
Educational services 31 2.9%
Manufacturing 17 1.6%
Information 9 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.7%

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 11210 vs 11230 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11230 Brooklyn, NY 86,408 1.1 mi
11226 Brooklyn, NY 101,572 1.4 mi
11229 Brooklyn, NY 80,018 1.9 mi
11203 Brooklyn, NY 76,174 1.6 mi
11225 Brooklyn, NY 56,829 2.5 mi
11218 Brooklyn, NY 75,220 1.9 mi
11235 Brooklyn, NY 79,132 3.0 mi
11204 Brooklyn, NY 78,134 2.1 mi
11213 Brooklyn, NY 63,767 3.0 mi
11219 Brooklyn, NY 92,221 2.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11210 in?
ZIP code 11210 (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 11210?
ZIP code 11210 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 62,008 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11210?
The median household income in ZIP 11210 is $83,692, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11210?
The median home value in ZIP 11210 is $838,000, which is 201% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11210 is African American at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11210?
ZIP code 11210 has 1,087 business establishments employing approximately 11,876 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11210 are: Health care and social assistance (191), Retail trade (152), Real estate and rental and leasing (140). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11210 increased by 9.6% 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 11210?
In ZIP code 11210, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 11210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11210 is 43.8 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 11210?
In ZIP code 11210, approximately 44.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11210 is 11.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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