Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11231
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,336
- 9,054/sq mi High-density area
- $139,930
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,611,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9,054
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11231 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11231 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 33,336 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 9,054 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11231 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,930 (51% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $100,202. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,611,200 (326% above the average New York ZIP), with only 30.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,431.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11231 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 11231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11231.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
212 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
169 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
141 establishments
- Construction
Construction
126 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
109 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 11231, 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
33,336
Population
3.7
Area (sq mi)
9,054
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11231?
38.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
17.0%
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?
$139,930
Median Household Income
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$100,202
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11231 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$139,930 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
18,294housing units
18,294
Total Housing Units
16,783
Occupied Units
1,511
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,611,200
Median Home Value
+326% vs state ZIP avg
$2,431
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,320 business establishments in ZIP 11231, employing approximately 12,186 people with a combined annual payroll of $709,366,000.
1,320
Businesses
12,186
Employees
$709.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 212 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 169 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 141 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 126 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 109 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 93 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 5.5% |
| Information | 66 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 51 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 35 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 1.6% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 11231 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
63,488 residents
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
51,128 residents
- 11217
Brooklyn (11217)
35,881 residents
- 11231
Brooklyn (11231)
33,336 residents
- 11232
Brooklyn (11232)
28,265 residents
- 10038 20,300
New York (10038)
20,300 residents
- 10005 7,135
New York (10005)
7,135 residents
- 10004 3,089
New York (10004)
3,089 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11231 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10004
New York (10004)
$250,000 median income
- 10279
New York (10279)
$250,000 median income
- 10005
New York (10005)
$190,233 median income
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
$185,865 median income
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
$173,136 median income
- 11217
Brooklyn (11217)
$162,863 median income
- 11231
Brooklyn (11231)
$139,930 median income
- 10038
New York (10038)
$105,419 median income
- 11232 $90,891
Brooklyn (11232)
$90,891 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11231 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11232 | Brooklyn, NY | 28,265 | 1.5 mi |
| 11217 | Brooklyn, NY | 35,881 | 1.4 mi |
| 11201 | Brooklyn, NY | 51,128 | 1.4 mi |
| 10005 | New York, NY | 7,135 | 2.0 mi |
| 11215 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,488 | 1.4 mi |
| 10004 | New York, NY | 3,089 | 1.5 mi |
| 10038 | New York, NY | 20,300 | 2.2 mi |
| 10271 | New York, NY | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| 10278 | New York, NY | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| 10279 | New York, NY | 0 | 2.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11231, 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 (33,336 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 11231 in?
ZIP code 11231 (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 11231?
ZIP code 11231 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 33,336 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11231?
The median household income in ZIP 11231 is $139,930, which is 83% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11231?
The median home value in ZIP 11231 is $1,611,200, which is 479% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11231?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11231 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11231?
ZIP code 11231 has 1,320 business establishments employing approximately 12,186 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11231?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11231 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (212), Accommodation and food services (169), Retail trade (141). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11231?
In ZIP code 11231, 80.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% 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 11231?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11231 is 35.8 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 11231?
In ZIP code 11231, approximately 30.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11231?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11231 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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