PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11212

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

84,500
21,202/sq mi
$41,355
Median income
$570,200
Median home value
15.6%
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.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
21,202
people per sq mi
13%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 84,500 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 21,202 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11212 reports a modest median household income of $41,355 (55% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $22,518. Local economic indicators show a 33.6% poverty rate alongside 16.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $570,200 (51% above the state average) with median rent at $1,294 per month, and 13.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 48 minutes. To put 11212 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 11212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11212.

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 11212, 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

84,500

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

21,202

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 11212?

36.9

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

35.3%

Foreign-Born

White 5.6%
African American 69.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%

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?

$41,355

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$22,518

Per Capita Income

33.6%

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Unemployment Rate

48.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11212 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,355 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

34,932

Total Housing Units

33,052

Occupied Units

1,880

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 13.2%
Renter 86.8%

$570,200

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,294

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

384

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+284%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11212 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 332
2021 +7.5% 356
2022 +4.7% 373
2023 -2.7% 363
2024 +5.8% 384

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 792 business establishments in ZIP 11212, employing approximately 12,769 people with a combined annual payroll of $889,983,000.

792

Businesses

12,769

Employees

$890.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 260 32.8%
Health care and social assistance 146 18.4%
Other services (except public administration) 98 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 94 11.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.8%
Construction 33 4.2%
Wholesale trade 19 2.4%
Finance and insurance 18 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 17 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 2.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 1.6%
Manufacturing 9 1.1%
Information 9 1.1%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Industries not classified 3 0.4%

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 11212 vs 11233 →

ZIP 11212 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 11212 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 11212 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 11212 ranks #null 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
11233 Brooklyn, NY 67,053 1.1 mi
11207 Brooklyn, NY 93,386 1.1 mi
11213 Brooklyn, NY 63,767 1.3 mi
11203 Brooklyn, NY 76,174 1.5 mi
11236 Brooklyn, NY 93,877 1.7 mi
11225 Brooklyn, NY 56,829 2.2 mi
11221 Brooklyn, NY 78,895 2.1 mi
11208 Brooklyn, NY 94,469 2.2 mi
11239 Brooklyn, NY 13,393 2.0 mi
11237 Brooklyn, NY 49,896 2.9 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 11212 in? ▼
ZIP code 11212 (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 11212? ▼
ZIP code 11212 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 84,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11212 is $41,355, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11212 is $570,200, which is 105% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11212 is African American at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11212? ▼
ZIP code 11212 has 792 business establishments employing approximately 12,769 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11212 are: Retail trade (260), Health care and social assistance (146), Other services (except public administration) (98). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11212 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. 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 11212? ▼
In ZIP code 11212, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 11212? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11212 is 48.4 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 11212? ▼
In ZIP code 11212, approximately 13.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11212 is 33.6% 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.