ZIP Code 11239

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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York

Population
13,393

8,377/sq mi

Median income
$38,015

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$573,300

▲ 106% vs US

higher than 90% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.3%

Median age 43.7

Land area
1.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11239 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 13,393. The median household income is $38,015, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $573,300, 106% above the US average. 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11239 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.6 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 13,393 residents, producing a population density of 8,377 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 11239 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11239 sits at $38,015 (59% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,959. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $573,300 (52% above the state average) with median rent at $1,021 per month, and 9.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11239 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11239 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 11239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11239.

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 11239, 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

13,393

Population

1.6

Area (sq mi)

8,377

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11239?

43.7

Median Age

39.7%

Male

60.3%

Female

33.0%

Foreign-Born

White 16.5%
African American 61.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%

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

$31,959

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,437

Total Housing Units

8,244

Occupied Units

1,193

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.2%
Renter 90.8%

$573,300

Median Home Value

+52% vs state

$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 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

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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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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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