Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11229
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 80,018
- 14,308/sq mi High-density area
- $70,603
- Median income Near-median income area
- $818,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14,308
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11229 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11229 (Brooklyn, NY) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 309.3 in 2023 to 335.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11229 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 80,018 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 14,308 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11229 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,603 (24% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,211. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $818,900 (116% above the average New York ZIP), with only 46.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,651.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11229 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 11229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11229.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
467 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
321 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
278 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
211 establishments
- Construction
Construction
187 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11229, 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
80,018
Population
5.6
Area (sq mi)
14,308
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11229?
42.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
46.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$70,603
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$40,211
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
42.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11229 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,603 48th percentile higher than 48% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
33,284housing units
33,284
Total Housing Units
30,523
Occupied Units
2,761
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$818,900
Median Home Value
+116% vs state ZIP avg
$1,651
Median Rent
1948
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11229 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.3% | 284 |
| 2021 | +3.4% | 294 |
| 2022 | +7.0% | 315 |
| 2023 | -1.8% | 309 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 335 |
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 2,287 business establishments in ZIP 11229, employing approximately 19,393 people with a combined annual payroll of $814,902,000.
2,287
Businesses
19,393
Employees
$814.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 467 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 321 | 14.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 278 | 12.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 211 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 187 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 178 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 155 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 134 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 112 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 74 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 48 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 0.9% |
| Information | 21 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 0.7% |
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 11229 vs 11235 →
ZIP 11229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11226
Brooklyn (11226)
101,572 residents
- 11214
Brooklyn (11214)
88,630 residents
- 11234
Brooklyn (11234)
87,757 residents
- 11230
Brooklyn (11230)
86,408 residents
- 11229
Brooklyn (11229)
80,018 residents
- 11235
Brooklyn (11235)
79,132 residents
- 11223
Brooklyn (11223)
78,731 residents
- 11204
Brooklyn (11204)
78,134 residents
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
76,174 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11229 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11234
Brooklyn (11234)
$97,479 median income
- 11210
Brooklyn (11210)
$83,692 median income
- 11226
Brooklyn (11226)
$81,014 median income
- 11229
Brooklyn (11229)
$70,603 median income
- 11230
Brooklyn (11230)
$70,027 median income
- 11204
Brooklyn (11204)
$69,479 median income
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
$67,897 median income
- 11214
Brooklyn (11214)
$65,895 median income
- 11223
Brooklyn (11223)
$63,368 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11229 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11235 | Brooklyn, NY | 79,132 | 1.2 mi |
| 11210 | Brooklyn, NY | 62,008 | 1.9 mi |
| 11223 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,731 | 1.6 mi |
| 11234 | Brooklyn, NY | 87,757 | 1.8 mi |
| 11230 | Brooklyn, NY | 86,408 | 1.8 mi |
| 11214 | Brooklyn, NY | 88,630 | 2.7 mi |
| 11203 | Brooklyn, NY | 76,174 | 3.4 mi |
| 11226 | Brooklyn, NY | 101,572 | 3.2 mi |
| 11204 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,134 | 2.5 mi |
| 11224 | Brooklyn, NY | 47,621 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11229, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (80,018 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11229 in?
ZIP code 11229 (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 11229?
ZIP code 11229 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 80,018 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11229?
The median household income in ZIP 11229 is $70,603, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11229?
The median home value in ZIP 11229 is $818,900, which is 194% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11229 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11229?
ZIP code 11229 has 2,287 business establishments employing approximately 19,393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11229?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11229 are: Health care and social assistance (467), Retail trade (321), Professional, scientific, and technical services (278). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11229?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11229 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 11229?
In ZIP code 11229, 64.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 11229?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11229 is 42.1 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 11229?
In ZIP code 11229, approximately 46.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11229?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11229 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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