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Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11215

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

63,488
11,271/sq mi
$185,865
Median income
$1,622,300
Median home value
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
11,271
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11215 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 63,488 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 11,271 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11215 skews affluent, with a median household income of $185,865 (101% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $106,877. Local economic indicators show a 5.6% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $1,622,300 (329% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,831 monthly, and 42.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 39 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11215, 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 11215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11215.

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 11215, 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

63,488

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

11,271

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11215?

37.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 71.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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?

$185,865

Median Household Income

+101% vs state

$106,877

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

38.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11215 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$185,865 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 87.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.6%

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

What does housing look like?

32,323

Total Housing Units

29,788

Occupied Units

2,535

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.3%
Renter 57.7%

$1,622,300

Median Home Value

+329% vs state

$2,831

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2021)

430

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+330%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11215 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +330% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 -9.5% 334
2016 +28.0% 427
2017 -6.6% 399
2020 – 434
2021 -0.9% 430

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,376 business establishments in ZIP 11215, employing approximately 28,322 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,812,734,000.

2,376

Businesses

28,322

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 324 13.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 315 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 289 12.2%
Retail trade 274 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 263 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 171 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 164 6.9%
Information 135 5.7%
Construction 109 4.6%
Wholesale trade 72 3.0%
Educational services 68 2.9%
Finance and insurance 54 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53 2.2%
Manufacturing 50 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 27 1.1%
Utilities 4 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

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 11215 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 11215 ranks #5 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 11215 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 11215 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
11232 Brooklyn, NY 28,265 1.1 mi
11217 Brooklyn, NY 35,881 1.4 mi
11218 Brooklyn, NY 75,220 1.4 mi
11225 Brooklyn, NY 56,829 1.7 mi
11231 Brooklyn, NY 33,336 1.4 mi
11201 Brooklyn, NY 51,128 2.2 mi
11238 Brooklyn, NY 49,262 1.7 mi
11219 Brooklyn, NY 92,221 2.1 mi
11204 Brooklyn, NY 78,134 3.0 mi
11226 Brooklyn, NY 101,572 1.9 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 11215 in? ▼
ZIP code 11215 (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 11215? ▼
ZIP code 11215 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 63,488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11215? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11215 is $185,865, which is 144% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11215? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11215 is $1,622,300, which is 483% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11215? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11215 is White at 71.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11215? ▼
ZIP code 11215 has 2,376 business establishments employing approximately 28,322 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11215? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11215 are: Accommodation and food services (324), Professional, scientific, and technical services (315), Other services (except public administration) (289). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11215? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11215 decreased by 0.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 330%. 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 11215? ▼
In ZIP code 11215, 87.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.6% 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 11215? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11215 is 38.6 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 11215? ▼
In ZIP code 11215, approximately 42.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11215? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11215 is 5.6% 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.