Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11233
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 67,053
- 19,194/sq mi High-density area
- $62,411
- Median income Near-median income area
- $990,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19,194
- people per sq mi
- 24%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11233 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11233 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 67,053 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 19,194 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11233 reports a modest median household income of $62,411 (33% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,691. The poverty rate is 23.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $990,400 (162% above the average New York ZIP), with only 23.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,606.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11233 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 11233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11233.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
70 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
64 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 11233, 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
67,053
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
19,194
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11233?
35.9
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
28.1%
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?
$62,411
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$36,691
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
38.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11233 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,411 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
34,612housing units
34,612
Total Housing Units
32,948
Occupied Units
1,664
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$990,400
Median Home Value
+162% vs state ZIP avg
$1,606
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 603 business establishments in ZIP 11233, employing approximately 7,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,054,000.
603
Businesses
7,391
Employees
$282.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 126 | 20.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 64 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 24 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 3.3% |
| Information | 18 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.8% |
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 11233 vs 11221 →
ZIP 11233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
93,386 residents
- 11212
Brooklyn (11212)
84,500 residents
- 11206
Brooklyn (11206)
81,677 residents
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
78,895 residents
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
76,174 residents
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
67,053 residents
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
63,767 residents
- 11225
Brooklyn (11225)
56,829 residents
- 11216
Brooklyn (11216)
54,316 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11233 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11238
Brooklyn (11238)
$134,523 median income
- 11216
Brooklyn (11216)
$101,277 median income
- 11225
Brooklyn (11225)
$88,568 median income
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
$85,736 median income
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
$85,196 median income
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
$67,897 median income
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
$65,127 median income
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
$62,411 median income
- 11206
Brooklyn (11206)
$61,430 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11233 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11221 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,895 | 1.0 mi |
| 11212 | Brooklyn, NY | 84,500 | 1.1 mi |
| 11213 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,767 | 1.0 mi |
| 11237 | Brooklyn, NY | 49,896 | 1.8 mi |
| 11216 | Brooklyn, NY | 54,316 | 1.6 mi |
| 11207 | Brooklyn, NY | 93,386 | 1.5 mi |
| 11203 | Brooklyn, NY | 76,174 | 2.1 mi |
| 11238 | Brooklyn, NY | 49,262 | 2.3 mi |
| 11206 | Brooklyn, NY | 81,677 | 2.0 mi |
| 11225 | Brooklyn, NY | 56,829 | 2.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11233, 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 (67,053 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 11233 in?
ZIP code 11233 (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 11233?
ZIP code 11233 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 67,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11233?
The median household income in ZIP 11233 is $62,411, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11233?
The median home value in ZIP 11233 is $990,400, which is 256% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11233 is African American at 67.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11233?
ZIP code 11233 has 603 business establishments employing approximately 7,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11233 are: Retail trade (126), Health care and social assistance (88), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11233?
In ZIP code 11233, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% 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 11233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11233 is 38.9 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 11233?
In ZIP code 11233, approximately 23.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11233 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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