PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11224

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

47,621
11,593/sq mi
$43,648
Median income
$523,900
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
11,593
people per sq mi
27%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 47,621 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 11,593 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11224 reports a modest median household income of $43,648 (53% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,326. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.0%. On housing, the median home value is $523,900 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,010 per month, and 27.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 46 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kings County, letting you compare 11224 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 11224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11224.

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 11224, 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

47,621

Population

4.1

Area (sq mi)

11,593

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 11224?

45.8

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

48.3%

Foreign-Born

White 47.0%
African American 23.5%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

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?

$43,648

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$29,326

Per Capita Income

25.5%

Poverty Rate

13.0%

Unemployment Rate

46.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11224 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,648 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

What does housing look like?

21,819

Total Housing Units

20,478

Occupied Units

1,341

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.3%
Renter 72.7%

$523,900

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$1,010

Median Rent

1967

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

352

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+252%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11224 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 337
2021 -2.7% 328
2022 +18.7% 389
2023 -15.0% 331
2024 +6.6% 352

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 796 business establishments in ZIP 11224, employing approximately 7,986 people with a combined annual payroll of $395,142,000.

796

Businesses

7,986

Employees

$395.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 147 18.5%
Retail trade 109 13.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 93 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 90 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing 77 9.7%
Construction 65 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 64 8.0%
Wholesale trade 38 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 3.0%
Finance and insurance 15 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.8%
Educational services 13 1.6%
Manufacturing 7 0.9%
Information 7 0.9%

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 11224 vs 11214 →

ZIP 11224 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 11224 ranks #9 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 11224 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 11224 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
11214 Brooklyn, NY 88,630 1.6 mi
11223 Brooklyn, NY 78,731 1.6 mi
11204 Brooklyn, NY 78,134 2.9 mi
11235 Brooklyn, NY 79,132 2.2 mi
11219 Brooklyn, NY 92,221 3.9 mi
11228 Brooklyn, NY 41,788 3.1 mi
11425 Jamaica, NY 0 2.8 mi
11229 Brooklyn, NY 80,018 2.9 mi
11230 Brooklyn, NY 86,408 3.4 mi
11218 Brooklyn, NY 75,220 4.7 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 11224 in? ▼
ZIP code 11224 (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 11224? ▼
ZIP code 11224 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 47,621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11224 is $43,648, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11224 is $523,900, which is 88% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11224 is White at 47.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11224? ▼
ZIP code 11224 has 796 business establishments employing approximately 7,986 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11224 are: Health care and social assistance (147), Retail trade (109), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11224 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 11224? ▼
In ZIP code 11224, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 11224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11224 is 46.0 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 11224? ▼
In ZIP code 11224, approximately 27.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11224 is 25.5% 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.