ZIP Code 11234
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 87,757
- Median income
- $97,479
- Median home value
- $795,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.5%
- Land area
- 19.2 sq mi
4,573/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 186% vs US
higher than 95% of US ZIPs
Median age 43
New York
ZIP code 11234 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 87,757. The median household income is $97,479, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $795,100, 186% above the US average. 39.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11234 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.2 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 87,757 residents, producing a population density of 4,573 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 11234 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11234 sits at $97,479 (5% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $46,922. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $795,100 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $1,848 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11234 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 47 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11234 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 11234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$46,922
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
46.5 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?
34,719
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
$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 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 |
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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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