PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11226

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

101,572
30,415/sq mi
$81,014
Median income
$876,600
Median home value
37.9%
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 37%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
30,415
people per sq mi
14%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11226 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11226 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 101,572 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 30,415 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11226 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,014 (12% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $45,308. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.3%. The typical home here is valued at $876,600 (132% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,790 monthly, and 14.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 47 minutes. To put 11226 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kings County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11226

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11226.

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 11226, 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

101,572

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

30,415

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11226?

36.9

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

42.1%

Foreign-Born

White 16.3%
African American 58.5%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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?

$81,014

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$45,308

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

46.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11226 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,014 Top 37% higher than 63% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%

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

What does housing look like?

43,525

Total Housing Units

38,130

Occupied Units

5,395

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 14.0%
Renter 86.0%

$876,600

Median Home Value

+132% vs state

$1,790

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

+22.6%

YoY Change (2022)

485

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+385%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11226 have increased 22.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +385% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -6.8% 311
2019 +44.0% 448
2020 -5.0% 426
2021 -7.0% 396
2022 +22.6% 485

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 1,380 business establishments in ZIP 11226, employing approximately 9,078 people with a combined annual payroll of $380,476,000.

1,380

Businesses

9,078

Employees

$380.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 363 26.3%
Health care and social assistance 187 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 167 12.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 166 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 165 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 88 6.4%
Construction 52 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 2.8%
Information 35 2.5%
Finance and insurance 29 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 2.1%
Wholesale trade 18 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 15 1.1%
Educational services 14 1.0%
Manufacturing 9 0.7%
Industries not classified 5 0.4%

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 11226 vs 11225 →

ZIP 11226 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 11226 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11226 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 11226 ranks #7 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
11225 Brooklyn, NY 56,829 1.2 mi
11218 Brooklyn, NY 75,220 1.0 mi
11203 Brooklyn, NY 76,174 1.2 mi
11210 Brooklyn, NY 62,008 1.4 mi
11230 Brooklyn, NY 86,408 1.7 mi
11238 Brooklyn, NY 49,262 2.3 mi
11216 Brooklyn, NY 54,316 2.4 mi
11213 Brooklyn, NY 63,767 2.0 mi
11215 Brooklyn, NY 63,488 1.9 mi
11219 Brooklyn, NY 92,221 2.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kings County

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
11211 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 90,117

Related Areas

Kings County Brooklyn, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11226 in? ▼
ZIP code 11226 (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 11226? ▼
ZIP code 11226 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 101,572 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11226? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11226 is $81,014, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11226? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11226 is $876,600, which is 215% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11226? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11226 is African American at 58.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11226? ▼
ZIP code 11226 has 1,380 business establishments employing approximately 9,078 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11226? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11226 are: Retail trade (363), Health care and social assistance (187), Other services (except public administration) (167). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11226? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11226 increased by 22.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 385%. 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 11226? ▼
In ZIP code 11226, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.9% 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 11226? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11226 is 46.6 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 11226? ▼
In ZIP code 11226, approximately 14.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11226? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11226 is 15.9% 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.