ZIP Code 11235

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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York

Population
79,132

13,614/sq mi

Median income
$59,661

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$721,100

▲ 159% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.9%

Median age 48.3

Land area
5.8 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11235?

48.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

62.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 14.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

Owner 34.8%
Renter 65.2%

$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)

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11235 in?
ZIP code 11235 (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 11235?
ZIP code 11235 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 79,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11235?
The median household income in ZIP 11235 is $59,661, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11235?
The median home value in ZIP 11235 is $721,100, which is 159% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11235 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11235?
ZIP code 11235 has 2,885 business establishments employing approximately 45,195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11235?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11235 are: Health care and social assistance (601), Professional, scientific, and technical services (445), Retail trade (360). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11235?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11235 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 11235?
In ZIP code 11235, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 11235?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11235 is 41.2 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 11235?
In ZIP code 11235, approximately 34.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11235 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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