PlainZIP

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
$58,347
Median income
$1,137,300
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $22,497. The poverty rate stands at 33.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. Median home value sits at $1,137,300 (201% above the state average), median rent at $1,724 a month, and owner-occupancy at 25.0%.

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. To put 11219 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 11219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11219.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 11219?

25.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

29.3%

Foreign-Born

White 61.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 20.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

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

$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

$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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

28,459

Total Housing Units

24,507

Occupied Units

3,952

Vacant Units

3.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.0%
Renter 75.0%

$1,137,300

Median Home Value

+201% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11219 ranks #2 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 11219 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 11219 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
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

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
11211 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 90,117

Related Areas

Kings County Brooklyn, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.