PlainZIP

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
$70,603
Median income
$818,900
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $40,211. Poverty here runs at 16.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $818,900 (116% above the state average), median rent at $1,651 a month, and owner-occupancy at 46.9%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kings County, letting you compare 11229 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 11229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11229.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11229?

42.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

46.5%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 7.3%
Asian 22.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 64.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

33,284

Total Housing Units

30,523

Occupied Units

2,761

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.9%
Renter 53.1%

$818,900

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11229 ranks #5 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 11229 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 11229 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
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

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 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.

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