ZIP Code 11235
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 79,132
- Median income
- $59,661
- Median home value
- $721,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.9%
- Land area
- 5.8 sq mi
13,614/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▲ 159% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.3
New York
ZIP code 11235 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 79,132. The median household income is $59,661, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $721,100, 159% above the US average. 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11235 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.8 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 79,132 residents, producing a population density of 13,614 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 11235 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11235 sits at $59,661 (35% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,548. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $721,100 (91% above the state average) with median rent at $1,691 per month, and 34.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11235 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 11235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11235.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
601 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
445 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
360 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
278 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
250 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 11235, 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
79,132
Population
5.8
Area (sq mi)
13,614
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11235?
48.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
62.5%
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?
$59,661
Median Household Income
-35% vs state
$40,548
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
41.2 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?
36,946
Total Housing Units
34,870
Occupied Units
2,076
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$721,100
Median Home Value
+91% vs state
$1,691
Median Rent
1955
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
374
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+274%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11235 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 313 |
| 2021 | -3.3% | 303 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 347 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 358 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 374 |
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 2,885 business establishments in ZIP 11235, employing approximately 45,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,786,292,000.
2,885
Businesses
45,195
Employees
$1.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 601 | 20.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 445 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 360 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 278 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 250 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 216 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 162 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 150 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 114 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 98 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 66 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 45 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 1.2% |
| Information | 30 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 1.0% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.1% |
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 11235 vs 11229 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11229 | Brooklyn, NY | 80,018 | 1.2 mi |
| 11223 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,731 | 1.6 mi |
| 11210 | Brooklyn, NY | 62,008 | 3.0 mi |
| 11224 | Brooklyn, NY | 47,621 | 2.2 mi |
| 11230 | Brooklyn, NY | 86,408 | 2.8 mi |
| 11234 | Brooklyn, NY | 87,757 | 2.5 mi |
| 11214 | Brooklyn, NY | 88,630 | 2.7 mi |
| 11697 | Breezy Point, NY | 4,079 | 2.8 mi |
| 11226 | Brooklyn, NY | 101,572 | 4.3 mi |
| 11204 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,134 | 3.1 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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