PlainZIP

Brooklyn, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11234

Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

87,757
4,573/sq mi
$97,479
Median income
$795,100
Median home value
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brooklyn pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
4,573
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11234 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11234 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 87,757 residents across 19.2 square miles, a density of 4,573 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,479 (5% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,922. Poverty here runs at 9.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.4%. Housing costs here run $795,100 for a typical home value (110% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,848 a month; 68.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 47 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kings County, letting you compare 11234 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 11234

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11234.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11234, 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

87,757

Population

19.2

Area (sq mi)

4,573

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 11234?

43.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

35.0%

Foreign-Born

White 34.6%
African American 42.4%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$97,479

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$46,922

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

46.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11234 ranks nationally

Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$97,479 Top 21% higher than 79% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

34,719

Total Housing Units

29,799

Occupied Units

4,920

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$795,100

Median Home Value

+110% vs state

$1,848

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11234 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 283
2021 +3.0% 291
2022 +8.3% 315
2023 +1.2% 319
2024 -0.6% 317

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,786 business establishments in ZIP 11234, employing approximately 19,304 people with a combined annual payroll of $879,466,000.

1,786

Businesses

19,304

Employees

$879.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 325 18.2%
Health care and social assistance 310 17.4%
Construction 198 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 175 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 167 9.3%
Accommodation and food services 143 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 106 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 84 4.7%
Wholesale trade 73 4.1%
Finance and insurance 58 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 56 3.1%
Educational services 26 1.5%
Information 25 1.4%
Manufacturing 21 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 0.9%

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 11234 vs 11229 →

ZIP 11234 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11234 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11234 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11234 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11229 Brooklyn, NY 80,018 1.8 mi
11236 Brooklyn, NY 93,877 2.4 mi
11697 Breezy Point, NY 4,079 3.2 mi
11210 Brooklyn, NY 62,008 2.4 mi
11212 Brooklyn, NY 84,500 3.9 mi
11235 Brooklyn, NY 79,132 2.5 mi
11203 Brooklyn, NY 76,174 3.3 mi
11230 Brooklyn, NY 86,408 3.1 mi
11223 Brooklyn, NY 78,731 3.4 mi
11239 Brooklyn, NY 13,393 3.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kings County

11226 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 101,572
11220 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 99,598
11208 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 94,469
11236 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 93,877
11207 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 93,386
11219 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 92,221

Related Areas

Kings County Brooklyn, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11234 in? ▼
ZIP code 11234 (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 11234? ▼
ZIP code 11234 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 87,757 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11234? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11234 is $97,479, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11234? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11234 is $795,100, which is 186% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11234? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11234 is African American at 42.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11234? ▼
ZIP code 11234 has 1,786 business establishments employing approximately 19,304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11234? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11234 are: Retail trade (325), Health care and social assistance (310), Construction (198). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11234? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11234 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11234? ▼
In ZIP code 11234, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.5% 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 11234? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11234 is 46.5 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 11234? ▼
In ZIP code 11234, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11234? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11234 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.