PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11228

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

41,788
10,957/sq mi
$83,665
Median income
$1,145,700
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure area.

Top 34%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
10,957
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11228 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 41,788 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 10,957 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11228 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $1,145,700 (203% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,861 monthly, and 55.8% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 43 minutes. To put 11228 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 11228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

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

Quick Facts

41,788

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

10,957

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 11228 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,665 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 64.6%
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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 11228 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 11228 ranks #9 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 11228 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 11228 ranks #4 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
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

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 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.

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