| City: | Brooklyn, New York |
| County: | Kings County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:37:09 PM |
| Population: | 91,391 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 718 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 40.6228, -73.9663 |
| Land Area: | 1.843 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 11230 has 91,391 residents and 31,513 households (average 2.87 persons per household). The median age is 34.3 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (60.5%, higher than the state average of 55.2%) and Asian (17.7%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.2%, which is much lower than the state average (19.5%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 91,391Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 86,978Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 88,404Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 49,588.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,027Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 31,513Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $874,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 85,757 | 84,707 | 84,219 | 87,064 | 88,589 | 88,933 | 90,257 | 89,075 | 86,139 | 87,188 | 91,789 | 90,245 | 88,252 | 86,978 |
| Decennial Census | 86,408 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 91,391 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.3
Male Median Age: 33
Female Median Age: 35.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,747 | 3,502 | 3,322 | 3,151 | 3,182 | 3,429 | 3,486 | 3,124 | 2,714 | 2,247 | 2,202 | 2,271 | 2,238 | 2,169 | 1,716 | 1,008 | 781 | 683 |
| Female | 3,458 | 3,297 | 3,160 | 2,989 | 2,993 | 3,444 | 3,473 | 3,079 | 2,580 | 2,436 | 2,358 | 2,444 | 2,591 | 2,335 | 2,060 | 1,176 | 1,099 | 1,447 |
| Total | 7,205 | 6,799 | 6,482 | 6,140 | 6,175 | 6,873 | 6,959 | 6,203 | 5,294 | 4,683 | 4,560 | 4,715 | 4,829 | 4,504 | 3,776 | 2,184 | 1,880 | 2,130 |
| White: | 55,330 | 58.36% |
| Black: | 6,854 | 7.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 9,344 | 9.85% |
| Asian: | 16,191 | 17.08% |
| American Indian: | 502 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian: | 25 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 6,570 | 6.93% |
| Total: | 94,816 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 44,972 | 49.21% | 33.0 years |
| Females: | 46,419 | 50.79% | 35.6 years |
| Total: | 91,391 | 100% | 34.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 49,154 | 56.51% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2,153 | 2.48% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21,820 | 25.09% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 13,851 | 41.01% |
| Total Population: | 86,978 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 51,307 | 58.99% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 35,671 | 41.01% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $70,027, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $26,880 (62.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,957. Family households earn a median of $84,713 versus $41,356 for nonfamily households (a difference of $43,357). By gender, male median income is $69,077 and female is $61,146, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,931 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.7%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,147 | $42,568 | $42,170 | $41,820 | $41,068 | $43,344 | $46,013 | $49,541 | $53,070 | $57,770 | $61,017 | $65,051 | $69,522 | $70,027 |
| Median Family Income | $54,297 | $53,542 | $52,840 | $52,534 | $53,114 | $55,637 | $58,368 | $62,448 | $66,240 | $69,748 | $76,923 | $79,648 | $84,424 | $84,713 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,531 | $22,809 | $23,261 | $21,993 | $21,288 | $21,850 | $22,967 | $23,307 | $26,451 | $27,745 | $28,945 | $32,012 | $34,555 | $41,356 |
| Median Male Income | $43,304 | $43,214 | $45,532 | $46,350 | $47,581 | $49,823 | $50,260 | $52,283 | $53,327 | $58,758 | $62,563 | $66,283 | $66,097 | $69,077 |
| Median Female Income | $37,651 | $37,106 | $38,044 | $40,251 | $40,354 | $41,281 | $42,683 | $45,811 | $46,720 | $49,165 | $54,054 | $57,697 | $59,794 | $61,146 |
| Employed: | 37,218 | 55.90% |
| Unemployed: | 2,523 | 3.79% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 26,833 | 40.31% |
| Total: | 66,574 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15,227 | 40.91% |
| Service: | 7,617 | 20.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 8,200 | 22.03% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,343 | 6.30% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,831 | 10.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 37,218 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $874,500, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $277,200 (46.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $69,700. The median gross rent is $1,762, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $640 (57.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $365. Of occupied housing, owners make up 28.43% (42.74% with a mortgage, 57.26% free-and-clear) and renters 71.57% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.28%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $597,300 | $591,600 | $598,000 | $629,700 | $662,700 | $690,900 | $708,300 | $770,600 | $804,800 | $796,900 | $789,400 | $859,100 | $863,400 | $874,500 |
| Less than $500: | 1,263 | 5.52% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,193 | 5.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4,849 | 21.21% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 7,011 | 30.66% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4,409 | 19.28% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1,611 | 7.05% |
| $3,000 or more: | 1,634 | 7.15% |
| No Rent: | 894 | 3.91% |
| Total: | 22,864 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,122 | $1,149 | $1,179 | $1,229 | $1,245 | $1,275 | $1,308 | $1,360 | $1,397 | $1,440 | $1,572 | $1,680 | $1,734 | $1,762 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,882 | 12.15% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5,201 | 16.28% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22,864 | 71.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 31,947 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 31,947 | 92.72% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,508 | 7.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34,455 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 5,456 | 15.84% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 28,808 | 83.61% |
| Other Units: | 191 | 0.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34,455 | 100% |
In 2024, 43.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.40%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 48.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 55.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.53%). College enrollment is 24.50%, which is modestly below the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5,785 | 9.85% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,352 | 7.41% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 11,952 | 20.34% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,613 | 11.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 4,288 | 7.30% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14,085 | 23.97% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 11,680 | 19.88% |
| Total: | 58,755 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 48,618 | 82.75% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25,765 | 43.85% |
| Private Insurance: | 42,357 | 44.20% |
| Public Insurance: | 47,897 | 49.98% |
| No Insurance: | 5,575 | 5.82% |
| Total: | 95,829 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 90,254 | 94.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.5% | 17.0% | 17.3% | 19.5% | 19.0% | 18.6% | 19.3% | 17.6% | 15.1% | 14.3% | 13.6% | 14.3% | 15.4% | 17.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1,565 | 6.73% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,480 | 6.37% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10,122 | 43.53% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,388 | 18.87% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,696 | 24.50% |
| Total: | 23,251 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 3,045 | 13.10% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15,990 | 68.77% |
ZIP Code 11230 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 2,219 business establishments, employing about 39,731 people with an annual payroll of $1,446,461,000. USPS data shows 30,803 residential mailboxes and 1,729 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 30,803Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,729Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 32,957Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 7,989Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 22,532Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 2,219Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $352,775,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,446,461,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 39,731Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 11230 is located in Kings County, New York, within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 35620) and New York's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 18,897,109 people, about 0.48% of whom live in ZIP Code 11230, and is subdivided into the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ division. It covers 1.843 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 35620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ (CBSA Div 35614)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 18,897,109Source: Census |
| MSA: | New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.843 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 15.54 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | New York, NY PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 11230 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 5 public schools and 22 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.