ZIP Code 11230
standardSource:
Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 86,408
- Median income
- $70,027
- Median home value
- $874,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 43.9%
- Land area
- 4.8 sq mi
18,126/sq mi
▼ 8% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
▲ 214% vs US
higher than 96% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
New York
ZIP code 11230 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 86,408. The median household income is $70,027, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $874,500, 214% above the US average. 43.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11230 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.8 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 86,408 residents, producing a population density of 18,126 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 11230 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11230 sits at $70,027 (24% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,898. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $874,500 (131% above the state average) with median rent at $1,762 per month, and 28.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11230 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11230 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 11230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11230.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
326 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
312 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
282 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
219 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
215 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11230, 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
86,408
Population
4.8
Area (sq mi)
18,126
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11230?
36.6
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
41.0%
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?
$70,027
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$35,898
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
40.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
34,455
Total Housing Units
31,947
Occupied Units
2,508
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$874,500
Median Home Value
+131% vs state
$1,762
Median Rent
1941
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
356
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+256%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11230 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +256% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.4% | 311 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 326 |
| 2022 | -0.8% | 323 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 347 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 356 |
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 2,219 business establishments in ZIP 11230, employing approximately 39,731 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,446,461,000.
2,219
Businesses
39,731
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 326 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 312 | 14.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 282 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 219 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 215 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 206 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 143 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 130 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 108 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 86 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 62 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 58 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 1.4% |
| Information | 20 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 0.9% |
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 11230 vs 11204 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11204 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,134 | 1.1 mi |
| 11210 | Brooklyn, NY | 62,008 | 1.1 mi |
| 11218 | Brooklyn, NY | 75,220 | 1.6 mi |
| 11226 | Brooklyn, NY | 101,572 | 1.7 mi |
| 11223 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,731 | 1.8 mi |
| 11219 | Brooklyn, NY | 92,221 | 1.8 mi |
| 11229 | Brooklyn, NY | 80,018 | 1.8 mi |
| 11225 | Brooklyn, NY | 56,829 | 2.9 mi |
| 11228 | Brooklyn, NY | 41,788 | 2.5 mi |
| 11214 | Brooklyn, NY | 88,630 | 2.3 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Kings County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11230 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 11230? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 11230? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 11230? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11230? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11230? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11230? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11230? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 11230? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11230? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11230? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11230? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Brooklyn, NY
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.