Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11219
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 92,221
- 24,025/sq mi High-density area
- $58,347
- Median income Below-median income area
- $1,137,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24,025
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11219 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11219 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 92,221 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 24,025 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11219 reports a modest median household income of $58,347 (37% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,497. The poverty rate is 33.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,137,300 (201% above the average New York ZIP), with only 25.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,724.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11219 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 11219
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11219.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
524 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
476 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
329 establishments
- Construction
Construction
322 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
320 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 11219, 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
92,221
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
24,025
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11219?
25.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
29.3%
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?
$58,347
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$22,497
Per Capita Income
33.0%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11219 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,347 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
28,459housing units
28,459
Total Housing Units
24,507
Occupied Units
3,952
Vacant Units
3.80
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,137,300
Median Home Value
+201% vs state ZIP avg
$1,724
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
-4.7%
YoY Change (2021)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11219 have decreased 4.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +8.3% | 321 |
| 2018 | +2.7% | 330 |
| 2019 | -2.6% | 321 |
| 2020 | -3.4% | 311 |
| 2021 | -4.7% | 296 |
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 3,305 business establishments in ZIP 11219, employing approximately 42,483 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,262,767,000.
3,305
Businesses
42,483
Employees
$2.3B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 524 | 15.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 476 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 329 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 322 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 320 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 270 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 245 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 162 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 139 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 133 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 126 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 109 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 90 | 2.7% |
| Information | 29 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 0.5% |
| Industries not classified | 8 | 0.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 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 11219 vs 11204 →
ZIP 11219 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11220
Brooklyn (11220)
99,598 residents
- 11219
Brooklyn (11219)
92,221 residents
- 11214
Brooklyn (11214)
88,630 residents
- 11230
Brooklyn (11230)
86,408 residents
- 11204
Brooklyn (11204)
78,134 residents
- 11218
Brooklyn (11218)
75,220 residents
- 11209
Brooklyn (11209)
68,853 residents
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
63,488 residents
- 11228
Brooklyn (11228)
41,788 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11219 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11219 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
- 11218
Brooklyn (11218)
$97,366 median income
- 11209
Brooklyn (11209)
$93,854 median income
- 11232
Brooklyn (11232)
$90,891 median income
- 11228
Brooklyn (11228)
$83,665 median income
- 11230 $70,027
Brooklyn (11230)
$70,027 median income
- 11220 $69,883
Brooklyn (11220)
$69,883 median income
- 11204 $69,479
Brooklyn (11204)
$69,479 median income
- 11214 $65,895
Brooklyn (11214)
$65,895 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11219 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11204 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,134 | 1.1 mi |
| 11220 | Brooklyn, NY | 99,598 | 1.2 mi |
| 11218 | Brooklyn, NY | 75,220 | 1.3 mi |
| 11228 | Brooklyn, NY | 41,788 | 1.4 mi |
| 11232 | Brooklyn, NY | 28,265 | 1.7 mi |
| 11214 | Brooklyn, NY | 88,630 | 2.3 mi |
| 11215 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,488 | 2.1 mi |
| 11230 | Brooklyn, NY | 86,408 | 1.8 mi |
| 11209 | Brooklyn, NY | 68,853 | 1.9 mi |
| 11425 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11219, 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 (92,221 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 11219 in?
ZIP code 11219 (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 11219?
ZIP code 11219 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 92,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11219?
The median household income in ZIP 11219 is $58,347, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11219?
The median home value in ZIP 11219 is $1,137,300, which is 309% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11219?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11219 is White at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11219?
ZIP code 11219 has 3,305 business establishments employing approximately 42,483 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11219?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11219 are: Retail trade (524), Real estate and rental and leasing (476), Other services (except public administration) (329). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11219?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11219 decreased by 4.7% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 11219?
In ZIP code 11219, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 11219?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11219 is 35.8 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 11219?
In ZIP code 11219, approximately 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11219?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11219 is 33.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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