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 High-density area
- $43,648
- Median income Below-median income area
- $523,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11224 (Brooklyn, NY) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.6 in 2023 to 352.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,326. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.0%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $523,900 (38% above the average New York ZIP), with only 27.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,010.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11224 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 11224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11224.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
147 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
77 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11224?
45.8
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
48.3%
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?
$43,648
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
21,819housing units
21,819
Total Housing Units
20,478
Occupied Units
1,341
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$523,900
Median Home Value
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 11219
Brooklyn (11219)
92,221 residents
- 11214
Brooklyn (11214)
88,630 residents
- 11230
Brooklyn (11230)
86,408 residents
- 11229
Brooklyn (11229)
80,018 residents
- 11235
Brooklyn (11235)
79,132 residents
- 11223
Brooklyn (11223)
78,731 residents
- 11204
Brooklyn (11204)
78,134 residents
- 11218
Brooklyn (11218)
75,220 residents
- 11224
Brooklyn (11224)
47,621 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11224 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11224 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11218
Brooklyn (11218)
$97,366 median income
- 11228
Brooklyn (11228)
$83,665 median income
- 11229
Brooklyn (11229)
$70,603 median income
- 11230
Brooklyn (11230)
$70,027 median income
- 11204
Brooklyn (11204)
$69,479 median income
- 11214
Brooklyn (11214)
$65,895 median income
- 11223
Brooklyn (11223)
$63,368 median income
- 11235
Brooklyn (11235)
$59,661 median income
- 11219
Brooklyn (11219)
$58,347 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11224, 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 (47,621 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 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.
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