ZIP Code 11233
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 67,053
- Median income
- $62,411
- Median home value
- $990,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.3%
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
19,194/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▲ 256% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.9
New York
ZIP code 11233 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 67,053. The median household income is $62,411, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $990,400, 256% above the US average. 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11233 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 67,053 residents, producing a population density of 19,194 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 11233 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11233 sits at $62,411 (33% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,691. The poverty rate stands at 23.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $990,400 (162% above the state average) with median rent at $1,606 per month, and 23.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11233 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 39 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11233 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 11233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,691
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
38.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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