PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11225

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

56,829
24,824/sq mi
$88,568
Median income
$1,217,400
Median home value
50.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
24,824
people per sq mi
20%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11225 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11225 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 56,829 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 24,824 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11225 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,568 (4% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $50,604. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.0%. The typical home here is valued at $1,217,400 (222% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,730 monthly, and 19.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 39 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 11225 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 11225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

56,829

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

24,824

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 11225 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,568 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 11225 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 11225 ranks #8 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 11225 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 11225 ranks #6 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
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

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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.