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 High-density area
- $97,479
- Median income Above-median income area
- $795,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,922. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $795,100 (110% above the average New York ZIP), while 68.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,848.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11234 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 11234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11234.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
325 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
310 establishments
- Construction
Construction
198 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
175 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
167 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11234?
43.0
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
35.0%
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?
$97,479
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
34,719housing units
34,719
Total Housing Units
29,799
Occupied Units
4,920
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$795,100
Median Home Value
+110% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 11236
Brooklyn (11236)
93,877 residents
- 11234
Brooklyn (11234)
87,757 residents
- 11230
Brooklyn (11230)
86,408 residents
- 11212
Brooklyn (11212)
84,500 residents
- 11229
Brooklyn (11229)
80,018 residents
- 11235
Brooklyn (11235)
79,132 residents
- 11223
Brooklyn (11223)
78,731 residents
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
76,174 residents
- 11210
Brooklyn (11210)
62,008 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11234 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11234 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11697
Breezy Point (11697)
$122,667 median income
- 11234
Brooklyn (11234)
$97,479 median income
- 11210
Brooklyn (11210)
$83,692 median income
- 11236
Brooklyn (11236)
$81,464 median income
- 11229
Brooklyn (11229)
$70,603 median income
- 11230
Brooklyn (11230)
$70,027 median income
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
$67,897 median income
- 11223
Brooklyn (11223)
$63,368 median income
- 11235
Brooklyn (11235)
$59,661 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11234, 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 (87,757 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 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.
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