Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11218
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 75,220
- 20,331/sq mi High-density area
- $97,366
- Median income Above-median income area
- $935,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20,331
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11218 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11218 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 75,220 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 20,331 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11218 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,366 (5% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,854. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $935,900 (147% above the average New York ZIP), with only 39.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,981.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11218 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 11218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11218.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
274 establishments
- Construction
Construction
251 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
227 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
209 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
204 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11218, 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
75,220
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
20,331
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11218?
37.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
33.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$97,366
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$54,854
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11218 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$97,366 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
27,297housing units
27,297
Total Housing Units
25,661
Occupied Units
1,636
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$935,900
Median Home Value
+147% vs state ZIP avg
$1,981
Median Rent
1941
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
-2.4%
YoY Change (2022)
441
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+341%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11218 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +341% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +19.1% | 499 |
| 2019 | -6.6% | 466 |
| 2020 | -5.0% | 443 |
| 2021 | +1.9% | 452 |
| 2022 | -2.4% | 441 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,982 business establishments in ZIP 11218, employing approximately 30,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,160,936,000.
1,982
Businesses
30,451
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 274 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 251 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 227 | 11.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 209 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 204 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 187 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 140 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 106 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 76 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 60 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 48 | 2.4% |
| Information | 46 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 43 | 2.2% |
| 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11218 vs 11226 →
ZIP 11218 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11226
Brooklyn (11226)
101,572 residents
- 11220
Brooklyn (11220)
99,598 residents
- 11219
Brooklyn (11219)
92,221 residents
- 11230
Brooklyn (11230)
86,408 residents
- 11204
Brooklyn (11204)
78,134 residents
- 11218
Brooklyn (11218)
75,220 residents
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
63,488 residents
- 11210
Brooklyn (11210)
62,008 residents
- 11225
Brooklyn (11225)
56,829 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11218 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11218 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
$185,865 median income
- 11217
Brooklyn (11217)
$162,863 median income
- 11218
Brooklyn (11218)
$97,366 median income
- 11232
Brooklyn (11232)
$90,891 median income
- 11225
Brooklyn (11225)
$88,568 median income
- 11210
Brooklyn (11210)
$83,692 median income
- 11226
Brooklyn (11226)
$81,014 median income
- 11230 $70,027
Brooklyn (11230)
$70,027 median income
- 11220 $69,883
Brooklyn (11220)
$69,883 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11218 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11226 | Brooklyn, NY | 101,572 | 1.0 mi |
| 11215 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,488 | 1.4 mi |
| 11219 | Brooklyn, NY | 92,221 | 1.3 mi |
| 11230 | Brooklyn, NY | 86,408 | 1.6 mi |
| 11204 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,134 | 1.8 mi |
| 11225 | Brooklyn, NY | 56,829 | 1.8 mi |
| 11217 | Brooklyn, NY | 35,881 | 2.7 mi |
| 11232 | Brooklyn, NY | 28,265 | 1.8 mi |
| 11220 | Brooklyn, NY | 99,598 | 2.1 mi |
| 11210 | Brooklyn, NY | 62,008 | 1.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11218, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (75,220 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11218 in?
ZIP code 11218 (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 11218?
ZIP code 11218 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 75,220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11218?
The median household income in ZIP 11218 is $97,366, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11218?
The median home value in ZIP 11218 is $935,900, which is 236% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11218 is White at 48.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11218?
ZIP code 11218 has 1,982 business establishments employing approximately 30,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11218?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11218 are: Retail trade (274), Construction (251), Health care and social assistance (227). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11218?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11218 decreased by 2.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 341%. 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 11218?
In ZIP code 11218, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.9% 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 11218?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11218 is 40.1 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 11218?
In ZIP code 11218, approximately 39.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11218 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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