ZIP Code 11232
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 28,265
- Median income
- $90,891
- Median home value
- $941,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.4%
- Land area
- 3.1 sq mi
9,163/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 238% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
New York
ZIP code 11232 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 28,265. The median household income is $90,891, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $941,300, 238% above the US average. 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.1 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 28,265 residents, producing a population density of 9,163 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 11232 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11232 sits at $90,891 (2% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,525. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $941,300 (149% above the state average) with median rent at $2,064 per month, and 26.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11232 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 11232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11232.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
235 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
213 establishments
- Construction
Construction
145 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
123 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 11232, 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
28,265
Population
3.1
Area (sq mi)
9,163
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11232?
36.5
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
38.9%
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?
$90,891
Median Household Income
-2% vs state
$42,525
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
42.2 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?
10,020
Total Housing Units
9,309
Occupied Units
711
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$941,300
Median Home Value
+149% vs state
$2,064
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 1,384 business establishments in ZIP 11232, employing approximately 31,662 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,581,111,000.
1,384
Businesses
31,662
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 235 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 213 | 15.4% |
| Construction | 145 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 126 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 123 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 8.8% |
| Manufacturing | 102 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 71 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 2.2% |
| Information | 28 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
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 11232 vs 11231 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11231 | Brooklyn, NY | 33,336 | 1.5 mi |
| 11215 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,488 | 1.1 mi |
| 11220 | Brooklyn, NY | 99,598 | 1.2 mi |
| 11219 | Brooklyn, NY | 92,221 | 1.7 mi |
| 11218 | Brooklyn, NY | 75,220 | 1.8 mi |
| 11228 | Brooklyn, NY | 41,788 | 2.8 mi |
| 11217 | Brooklyn, NY | 35,881 | 2.3 mi |
| 10005 | New York, NY | 7,135 | 3.4 mi |
| 10004 | New York, NY | 3,089 | 2.8 mi |
| 11201 | Brooklyn, NY | 51,128 | 2.8 mi |
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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.
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