Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11236
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 93,877
- 10,071/sq mi High-density area
- $81,464
- Median income Near-median income area
- $743,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10,071
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11236 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11236 (Brooklyn, NY) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 308.8 in 2023 to 314.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11236 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 93,877 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 10,071 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,464 (12% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,488. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 8.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $743,100 (96% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $1,660; 51.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 50 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11236 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 11236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11236.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
191 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
156 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
143 establishments
- Construction
Construction
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
90 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 11236, 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
93,877
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
10,071
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11236?
42.1
Median Age
45.2%
Male
54.8%
Female
45.5%
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?
$81,464
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$37,488
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
49.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11236 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,464 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
37,238housing units
37,238
Total Housing Units
31,033
Occupied Units
6,205
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$743,100
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$1,660
Median Rent
1957
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11236 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 271 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 286 |
| 2022 | +6.0% | 303 |
| 2023 | +2.1% | 309 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 314 |
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 987 business establishments in ZIP 11236, employing approximately 12,742 people with a combined annual payroll of $600,993,000.
987
Businesses
12,742
Employees
$601.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 191 | 19.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 156 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 143 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 94 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 90 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 82 | 8.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 50 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 44 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.7% |
| Information | 11 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.4% |
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 11236 vs 11239 →
ZIP 11236 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11226
Brooklyn (11226)
101,572 residents
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
94,469 residents
- 11236
Brooklyn (11236)
93,877 residents
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
93,386 residents
- 11234
Brooklyn (11234)
87,757 residents
- 11212
Brooklyn (11212)
84,500 residents
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
76,174 residents
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
67,053 residents
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
63,767 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11236 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11236 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11234
Brooklyn (11234)
$97,479 median income
- 11210
Brooklyn (11210)
$83,692 median income
- 11236
Brooklyn (11236)
$81,464 median income
- 11226
Brooklyn (11226)
$81,014 median income
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
$67,897 median income
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
$65,127 median income
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
$62,411 median income
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
$62,077 median income
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
$56,523 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11236 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11239 | Brooklyn, NY | 13,393 | 1.3 mi |
| 11212 | Brooklyn, NY | 84,500 | 1.7 mi |
| 11207 | Brooklyn, NY | 93,386 | 2.2 mi |
| 11234 | Brooklyn, NY | 87,757 | 2.4 mi |
| 11203 | Brooklyn, NY | 76,174 | 1.9 mi |
| 11210 | Brooklyn, NY | 62,008 | 2.5 mi |
| 11233 | Brooklyn, NY | 67,053 | 2.9 mi |
| 11208 | Brooklyn, NY | 94,469 | 2.6 mi |
| 11226 | Brooklyn, NY | 101,572 | 3.0 mi |
| 11213 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,767 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11236, 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 (93,877 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 11236 in?
ZIP code 11236 (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 11236?
ZIP code 11236 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 93,877 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11236?
The median household income in ZIP 11236 is $81,464, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11236?
The median home value in ZIP 11236 is $743,100, which is 167% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11236?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11236 is African American at 79.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11236?
ZIP code 11236 has 987 business establishments employing approximately 12,742 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11236?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11236 are: Retail trade (191), Health care and social assistance (156), Other services (except public administration) (143). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11236?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11236 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 11236?
In ZIP code 11236, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 11236?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11236 is 49.7 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 11236?
In ZIP code 11236, approximately 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11236?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11236 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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