ZIP Code 11225

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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York

Population
56,829

24,824/sq mi

Median income
$88,568

▲ 16% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,217,400

▲ 338% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
50.2%

Median age 37

Land area
2.3 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11225 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 56,829. The median household income is $88,568, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $1,217,400, 338% above the US average. 50.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 56,829 residents, producing a population density of 24,824 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11225 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11225 sits at $88,568 (4% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,604. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,217,400 (222% above the state average) with median rent at $1,730 per month, and 19.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11225 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 11225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11225.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11225, Brooklyn, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

56,829

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

24,824

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11225?

37.0

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

32.7%

Foreign-Born

White 29.7%
African American 52.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$88,568

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$50,604

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

39.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.2%

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

What does housing look like?

26,883

Total Housing Units

25,014

Occupied Units

1,869

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 19.7%
Renter 80.3%

$1,217,400

Median Home Value

+222% vs state

$1,730

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-9.7%

YoY Change (2022)

426

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+326%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11225 have decreased 9.7% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +326% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -5.7% 440
2019 -7.1% 409
2020 +6.8% 437
2021 +8.1% 472
2022 -9.7% 426

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 947 business establishments in ZIP 11225, employing approximately 6,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $298,296,000.

947

Businesses

6,239

Employees

$298.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 171 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 121 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 120 12.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 117 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 114 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 78 8.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 45 4.8%
Construction 38 4.0%
Information 32 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 2.6%
Finance and insurance 21 2.2%
Educational services 20 2.1%
Wholesale trade 19 2.0%
Manufacturing 12 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.3%

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 11225 vs 11226 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11226 Brooklyn, NY 101,572 1.2 mi
11216 Brooklyn, NY 54,316 1.3 mi
11238 Brooklyn, NY 49,262 1.2 mi
11213 Brooklyn, NY 63,767 1.1 mi
11215 Brooklyn, NY 63,488 1.7 mi
11203 Brooklyn, NY 76,174 1.4 mi
11218 Brooklyn, NY 75,220 1.8 mi
11212 Brooklyn, NY 84,500 2.2 mi
11210 Brooklyn, NY 62,008 2.5 mi
11205 Brooklyn, NY 40,366 2.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11225 in?
ZIP code 11225 (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 11225?
ZIP code 11225 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 56,829 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11225?
The median household income in ZIP 11225 is $88,568, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11225?
The median home value in ZIP 11225 is $1,217,400, which is 338% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11225 is African American at 52.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11225?
ZIP code 11225 has 947 business establishments employing approximately 6,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11225 are: Retail trade (171), Accommodation and food services (121), Other services (except public administration) (120). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11225?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11225 decreased by 9.7% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 326%. 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 11225?
In ZIP code 11225, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.2% 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 11225?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11225 is 39.2 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 11225?
In ZIP code 11225, approximately 19.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11225 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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