Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11220
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 99,598
- 22,037/sq mi High-density area
- $69,883
- Median income Near-median income area
- $1,029,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.0%
- 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.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22,037
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11220 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11220 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 99,598 residents across 4.5 square miles, a density of 22,037 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11220 reports a modest median household income of $69,883 (24% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,077. The poverty rate is 22.9%, 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 $1,029,200 (172% above the average New York ZIP), with only 26.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,768.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 44 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11220 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 11220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11220.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
627 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
410 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
333 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
315 establishments
- Construction 209
Construction
209 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 11220, 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
99,598
Population
4.5
Area (sq mi)
22,037
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11220?
37.4
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
51.6%
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?
$69,883
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$29,077
Per Capita Income
22.9%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
43.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11220 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$69,883 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
31,225housing units
31,225
Total Housing Units
28,420
Occupied Units
2,805
Vacant Units
3.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,029,200
Median Home Value
+172% vs state ZIP avg
$1,768
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2021)
394
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+294%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11220 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +294% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +3.3% | 368 |
| 2018 | +7.5% | 396 |
| 2019 | -0.9% | 392 |
| 2020 | -5.1% | 372 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 394 |
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 2,857 business establishments in ZIP 11220, employing approximately 36,084 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,451,515,000.
2,857
Businesses
36,084
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 627 | 21.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 410 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 333 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 315 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 209 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 198 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 154 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 124 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 115 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 79 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 78 | 2.7% |
| Information | 51 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 34 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 33 | 1.2% |
| Industries not classified | 7 | 0.3% |
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 11220 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
- 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
- 11231 33,336
Brooklyn (11231)
33,336 residents
- 11232 28,265
Brooklyn (11232)
28,265 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11220 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11220 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10004
New York (10004)
$250,000 median income
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
$185,865 median income
- 11231
Brooklyn (11231)
$139,930 median income
- 11218 $97,366
Brooklyn (11218)
$97,366 median income
- 11209 $93,854
Brooklyn (11209)
$93,854 median income
- 11232 $90,891
Brooklyn (11232)
$90,891 median income
- 11228 $83,665
Brooklyn (11228)
$83,665 median income
- 11220 $69,883
Brooklyn (11220)
$69,883 median income
- 11204 $69,479
Brooklyn (11204)
$69,479 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11220 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11232 | Brooklyn, NY | 28,265 | 1.2 mi |
| 11228 | Brooklyn, NY | 41,788 | 1.7 mi |
| 11219 | Brooklyn, NY | 92,221 | 1.2 mi |
| 11209 | Brooklyn, NY | 68,853 | 1.5 mi |
| 11425 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| 11218 | Brooklyn, NY | 75,220 | 2.1 mi |
| 11231 | Brooklyn, NY | 33,336 | 2.6 mi |
| 11215 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,488 | 2.1 mi |
| 11204 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,134 | 2.3 mi |
| 10004 | New York, NY | 3,089 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11220, 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 (99,598 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 11220 in?
ZIP code 11220 (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 11220?
ZIP code 11220 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 99,598 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11220?
The median household income in ZIP 11220 is $69,883, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11220?
The median home value in ZIP 11220 is $1,029,200, which is 270% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11220 is Asian at 38.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11220?
ZIP code 11220 has 2,857 business establishments employing approximately 36,084 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11220 are: Retail trade (627), Accommodation and food services (410), Other services (except public administration) (333). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11220?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11220 increased by 6.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 294%. 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 11220?
In ZIP code 11220, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 11220?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11220 is 43.7 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 11220?
In ZIP code 11220, approximately 26.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11220 is 22.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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