Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11221
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 78,895
- 22,021/sq mi High-density area
- $85,736
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,090,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 22,021
- people per sq mi
- 21%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11221 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11221 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 78,895 residents across 3.6 square miles, a density of 22,021 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11221 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,736 (7% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,898. The poverty rate is 23.0%, 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 $1,090,100 (188% above the average New York ZIP), with only 21.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,139.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, 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 11221 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 11221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11221.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
187 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
98 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 11221, 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
78,895
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
22,021
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11221?
32.9
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
25.9%
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?
$85,736
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$45,898
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
43.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11221 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,736 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
39,425housing units
39,425
Total Housing Units
36,532
Occupied Units
2,893
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,090,100
Median Home Value
+188% vs state ZIP avg
$2,139
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 972 business establishments in ZIP 11221, employing approximately 7,755 people with a combined annual payroll of $309,446,000.
972
Businesses
7,755
Employees
$309.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 187 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 145 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 98 | 10.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 57 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 5.6% |
| Information | 36 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 35 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 1.4% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 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 11221 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
98,592 residents
- 11211
Brooklyn (11211)
90,117 residents
- 11212
Brooklyn (11212)
84,500 residents
- 11206
Brooklyn (11206)
81,677 residents
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
78,895 residents
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
67,053 residents
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
63,767 residents
- 11216
Brooklyn (11216)
54,316 residents
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
49,896 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11221 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11221 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11238
Brooklyn (11238)
$134,523 median income
- 11211
Brooklyn (11211)
$107,506 median income
- 11216
Brooklyn (11216)
$101,277 median income
- 11205
Brooklyn (11205)
$93,887 median income
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
$88,838 median income
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
$85,736 median income
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
$85,196 median income
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
$65,127 median income
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
$62,411 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11221 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11237 | Brooklyn, NY | 49,896 | 1.0 mi |
| 11233 | Brooklyn, NY | 67,053 | 1.0 mi |
| 11206 | Brooklyn, NY | 81,677 | 1.1 mi |
| 11213 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,767 | 1.5 mi |
| 11216 | Brooklyn, NY | 54,316 | 1.3 mi |
| 11205 | Brooklyn, NY | 40,366 | 2.0 mi |
| 11212 | Brooklyn, NY | 84,500 | 2.1 mi |
| 11211 | Brooklyn, NY | 90,117 | 2.0 mi |
| 11385 | Ridgewood, NY | 98,592 | 2.1 mi |
| 11238 | Brooklyn, NY | 49,262 | 2.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11221, 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 (78,895 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 11221 in?
ZIP code 11221 (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 11221?
ZIP code 11221 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 78,895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11221?
The median household income in ZIP 11221 is $85,736, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11221?
The median home value in ZIP 11221 is $1,090,100, which is 292% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11221?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11221 is African American at 37.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11221?
ZIP code 11221 has 972 business establishments employing approximately 7,755 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11221?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11221 are: Retail trade (187), Accommodation and food services (145), Health care and social assistance (128). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11221?
In ZIP code 11221, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.0% 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 11221?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11221 is 43.9 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 11221?
In ZIP code 11221, approximately 21.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11221?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11221 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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