ZIP Code 11228

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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York

Population
41,788

10,957/sq mi

Median income
$83,665

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 66% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$1,145,700

▲ 312% vs US

higher than 98% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.7%

Median age 44.6

Land area
3.8 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11228 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 41,788. The median household income is $83,665, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $1,145,700, 312% above the US average. 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11228 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 41,788 residents, producing a population density of 10,957 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 11228 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11228 sits at $83,665 (10% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,665. The poverty rate stands at 13.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $1,145,700 (203% above the state average) with median rent at $1,861 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11228 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11228 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 11228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11228.

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 11228, 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

41,788

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

10,957

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11228?

44.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

41.4%

Foreign-Born

White 50.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 34.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%

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?

$83,665

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$43,665

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

43.1 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,350

Total Housing Units

15,007

Occupied Units

1,343

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$1,145,700

Median Home Value

+203% vs state

$1,861

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11228 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 296
2021 -0.2% 295
2022 +10.8% 327
2023 +7.2% 350
2024 +3.4% 362

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 931 business establishments in ZIP 11228, employing approximately 5,196 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,738,000.

931

Businesses

5,196

Employees

$240.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 137 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 135 14.5%
Retail trade 112 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 93 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 70 7.5%
Wholesale trade 65 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 51 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 48 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 4.4%
Finance and insurance 29 3.1%
Educational services 27 2.9%
Manufacturing 15 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Information 6 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
11425 Jamaica, NY 0 0.8 mi
11209 Brooklyn, NY 68,853 1.0 mi
11220 Brooklyn, NY 99,598 1.7 mi
11204 Brooklyn, NY 78,134 1.5 mi
11219 Brooklyn, NY 92,221 1.4 mi
11214 Brooklyn, NY 88,630 1.5 mi
11232 Brooklyn, NY 28,265 2.8 mi
11230 Brooklyn, NY 86,408 2.5 mi
11223 Brooklyn, NY 78,731 2.5 mi
11218 Brooklyn, NY 75,220 2.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11228 in?
ZIP code 11228 (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 11228?
ZIP code 11228 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 41,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11228?
The median household income in ZIP 11228 is $83,665, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11228?
The median home value in ZIP 11228 is $1,145,700, which is 312% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11228?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11228 is White at 50.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11228?
ZIP code 11228 has 931 business establishments employing approximately 5,196 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11228?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11228 are: Construction (137), Health care and social assistance (135), Retail trade (112). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11228?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11228 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 11228?
In ZIP code 11228, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 11228?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11228 is 43.1 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 11228?
In ZIP code 11228, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11228?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11228 is 13.9% 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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