ZIP Code 11232

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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York

Population
28,265

9,163/sq mi

Median income
$90,891

▲ 19% vs US

higher than 74% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$941,300

▲ 238% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
35.4%

Median age 36.5

Land area
3.1 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11232?

36.5

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

38.9%

Foreign-Born

White 30.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 13.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

Owner 26.7%
Renter 73.3%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11232 in?
ZIP code 11232 (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 11232?
ZIP code 11232 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 28,265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11232?
The median household income in ZIP 11232 is $90,891, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11232?
The median home value in ZIP 11232 is $941,300, which is 238% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11232 is White at 30.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11232?
ZIP code 11232 has 1,384 business establishments employing approximately 31,662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11232?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11232 are: Wholesale trade (235), Retail trade (213), Construction (145). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11232?
In ZIP code 11232, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 11232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11232 is 42.2 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 11232?
In ZIP code 11232, approximately 26.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11232 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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