Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11239
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,393
- 8,377/sq mi High-density area
- $38,015
- Median income Below-median income area
- $573,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8,377
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11239 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11239 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, home to 13,393 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 8,377 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11239 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,015 (59% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,959. The poverty rate is 25.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $573,300 (52% above the average New York ZIP), with only 9.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,021.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11239 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 11239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11239.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 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 11239, 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
13,393
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
8,377
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11239?
43.7
Median Age
39.7%
Male
60.3%
Female
33.0%
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?
$38,015
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$31,959
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 11239 ranks among New York ZIPs
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$38,015 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more New York 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
9,437housing units
9,437
Total Housing Units
8,244
Occupied Units
1,193
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$573,300
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,021
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 120 business establishments in ZIP 11239, employing approximately 3,684 people with a combined annual payroll of $120,765,000.
120
Businesses
3,684
Employees
$120.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 36.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 11239 vs 11208 →
ZIP 11239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
98,592 residents
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
94,469 residents
- 11236
Brooklyn (11236)
93,877 residents
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
93,386 residents
- 11212
Brooklyn (11212)
84,500 residents
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
76,174 residents
- 11421 39,127
Woodhaven (11421)
39,127 residents
- 11417 28,967
Ozone Park (11417)
28,967 residents
- 11414 26,148
Howard Beach (11414)
26,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11239 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11414
Howard Beach (11414)
$95,051 median income
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
$90,685 median income
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
$88,838 median income
- 11417
Ozone Park (11417)
$87,006 median income
- 11236
Brooklyn (11236)
$81,464 median income
- 11416
Ozone Park (11416)
$81,188 median income
- 11203
Brooklyn (11203)
$67,897 median income
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
$62,077 median income
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
$56,523 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11239 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11208 | Brooklyn, NY | 94,469 | 1.5 mi |
| 11236 | Brooklyn, NY | 93,877 | 1.3 mi |
| 11207 | Brooklyn, NY | 93,386 | 1.7 mi |
| 11414 | Howard Beach, NY | 26,148 | 1.9 mi |
| 11212 | Brooklyn, NY | 84,500 | 2.0 mi |
| 11203 | Brooklyn, NY | 76,174 | 2.9 mi |
| 11385 | Ridgewood, NY | 98,592 | 3.7 mi |
| 11417 | Ozone Park, NY | 28,967 | 2.7 mi |
| 11416 | Ozone Park, NY | 24,861 | 3.0 mi |
| 11421 | Woodhaven, NY | 39,127 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11239, 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 (13,393 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 11239 in?
ZIP code 11239 (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 11239?
ZIP code 11239 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 13,393 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11239?
The median household income in ZIP 11239 is $38,015, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11239?
The median home value in ZIP 11239 is $573,300, which is 106% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11239?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11239 is African American at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11239?
ZIP code 11239 has 120 business establishments employing approximately 3,684 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11239?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11239 are: Retail trade (44), Health care and social assistance (23), Accommodation and food services (18). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11239?
In ZIP code 11239, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11239?
In ZIP code 11239, approximately 9.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11239?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11239 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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