PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11230

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

86,408
18,126/sq mi
$70,027
Median income
$874,500
Median home value
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
18,126
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11230 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 86,408 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 18,126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,027 (24% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,898. Local economic indicators show a 20.2% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $874,500 (131% above the state average), median rent at $1,762 a month, and owner-occupancy at 28.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 11230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11230.

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 11230, 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

86,408

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

18,126

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 11230?

36.6

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

41.0%

Foreign-Born

White 56.1%
African American 8.9%
Asian 17.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$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

How ZIP 11230 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,027 47th percentile higher than 47% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.9%

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

Owner 28.4%
Renter 71.6%

$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 11230 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 11230 ranks #4 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 11230 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 11230 ranks #7 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
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

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 11230 in? ▼
ZIP code 11230 (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 11230? ▼
ZIP code 11230 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 86,408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11230 is $70,027, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11230 is $874,500, which is 214% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11230 is White at 56.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11230? ▼
ZIP code 11230 has 2,219 business establishments employing approximately 39,731 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11230? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11230 are: Health care and social assistance (326), Retail trade (312), Real estate and rental and leasing (282). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11230? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11230 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 256%. 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 11230? ▼
In ZIP code 11230, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% 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 11230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11230 is 40.4 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 11230? ▼
In ZIP code 11230, approximately 28.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11230 is 20.2% 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.