PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11223

Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

78,731
14,659/sq mi
$63,368
Median income
$1,067,400
Median home value
33.5%
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.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
14,659
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11223 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11223 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 78,731 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 14,659 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11223 reports a modest median household income of $63,368 (31% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,788. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. The typical home here is valued at $1,067,400 (182% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,647 monthly, and 36.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 45 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11223 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 11223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11223.

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 11223, 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

78,731

Population

5.4

Area (sq mi)

14,659

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11223?

38.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

47.6%

Foreign-Born

White 50.4%
African American 5.6%
Asian 26.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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?

$63,368

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$31,788

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

45.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11223 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,368 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

28,803

Total Housing Units

26,478

Occupied Units

2,325

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.1%
Renter 63.9%

$1,067,400

Median Home Value

+182% vs state

$1,647

Median Rent

1942

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2023)

398

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+298%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11223 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +298% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.0% 345
2020 +0.1% 345
2021 -0.5% 344
2022 +8.0% 371
2023 +7.3% 398

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,308 business establishments in ZIP 11223, employing approximately 26,032 people with a combined annual payroll of $948,135,000.

2,308

Businesses

26,032

Employees

$948.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 403 17.5%
Health care and social assistance 268 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 244 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 243 10.5%
Construction 226 9.8%
Transportation and warehousing 184 8.0%
Wholesale trade 177 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 175 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 125 5.4%
Finance and insurance 68 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 2.6%
Educational services 44 1.9%
Manufacturing 40 1.7%
Information 25 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 0.9%
Industries not classified 4 0.2%

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 11223 vs 11214 →

ZIP 11223 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 11223 ranks #6 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 11223 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 11223 ranks #8 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
11214 Brooklyn, NY 88,630 1.2 mi
11204 Brooklyn, NY 78,134 1.6 mi
11229 Brooklyn, NY 80,018 1.6 mi
11230 Brooklyn, NY 86,408 1.8 mi
11224 Brooklyn, NY 47,621 1.6 mi
11235 Brooklyn, NY 79,132 1.6 mi
11218 Brooklyn, NY 75,220 3.2 mi
11210 Brooklyn, NY 62,008 2.6 mi
11219 Brooklyn, NY 92,221 2.7 mi
11228 Brooklyn, NY 41,788 2.5 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
11219 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 92,221

Related Areas

Kings County Brooklyn, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11223 in? ▼
ZIP code 11223 (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 11223? ▼
ZIP code 11223 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 78,731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11223? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11223 is $63,368, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11223? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11223 is $1,067,400, which is 284% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11223? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11223 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11223? ▼
ZIP code 11223 has 2,308 business establishments employing approximately 26,032 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11223? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11223 are: Retail trade (403), Health care and social assistance (268), Professional, scientific, and technical services (244). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11223? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11223 increased by 7.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 298%. 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 11223? ▼
In ZIP code 11223, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 11223? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11223 is 45.1 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 11223? ▼
In ZIP code 11223, approximately 36.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11223? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11223 is 21.3% 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.