ZIP Code 11220 in Brooklyn, NY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Brooklyn, New York
County:Kings County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:05:23 PM
Population:105,797 [See All]
Area Code:718
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.6407, -74.0184
Land Area:1.728 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 11220 has 105,797 residents and 31,433 households (average 3.35 persons per household). The median age is 34.9 years, younger than the state (39.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.4%). Largest groups are Asian (47.0%, much higher than the state average of 9.6% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (9.6%) and national averages (6.0%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (10.9%) and national averages (8.4%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:105,797Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:90,792Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:75,157Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:61,225.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,201Source: Census ACS
Households:31,433Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,021,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.35Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.56Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--99,540100,476103,089101,715102,325101,006100,41295,64393,17090,65793,58493,00890,792
Decennial Census99,598------------------105,797------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 34.9

Male Median Age: 34.1

Female Median Age: 35.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3,5523,9453,7243,3743,7684,1684,7094,4983,8903,2383,1402,7942,6112,1221,630839558443
Female3,3203,7883,4392,9893,4214,1414,6694,2273,7993,3423,2362,9162,8012,3491,763999779816
Total6,8727,7337,1636,3637,1898,3099,3788,7257,6896,5806,3765,7105,4124,4713,3931,8381,3371,259
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:17,19512.63%
Black:2,5161.85%
Hispanic:*38,80828.51%
Asian:49,69536.51%
American Indian:2,1301.56%
Hawaiian:430.03%
Other:25,74218.91%
Total:136,129100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:53,00350.10%34.1 years
Females:52,79449.90%35.6 years
Total:105,797100%34.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:39,84943.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3,7424.12%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:18,78520.69%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:28,41651.99%
Total Population:90,792100%
Total Native Population:43,59148.01%
Total Foreign-born Population:47,20151.99%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,201, which is well under the state median ($84,578), is up $26,379 (69.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,010. Family households earn a median of $61,954 versus $42,266 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,688). By gender, male median income is $45,758 and female is $50,869, which is much lower than the state female median ($63,701), with a current gap of $5,111 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.0%, which is edges past the state rate (63.0%). The unemployment rate is 7.7%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.0%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$37,822$38,267$37,580$38,052$38,893$40,576$42,559$47,079$50,191$55,119$57,046$62,804$64,201
Median Family Income$38,149$37,569$36,384$36,441$36,090$37,340$40,140$44,401$47,150$52,573$55,795$60,127$61,954
Median NonFamily Income$24,627$25,313$26,572$26,457$31,226$31,535$31,189$33,033$36,553$41,644$41,951$45,468$42,266
Median Male Income$27,250$27,762$26,945$27,122$27,020$27,134$28,077$30,711$32,171$36,890$41,605$43,726$45,758
Median Female Income$30,020$31,601$30,948$30,925$30,663$32,204$32,423$36,595$37,719$41,819$44,829$48,543$50,869
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:41,51959.12%
Unemployed:3,4514.91%
Not In Labor Force:25,26135.97%
Total:70,231100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:11,80428.43%
Service:13,69532.98%
Sales and Office:7,24617.45%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4,23710.20%
Production, transportation, and material moving:4,53710.93%
Total Civilian Employed Population:41,519100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $1,021,200, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $399,600 (64.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $148,000. The median gross rent is $1,688, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $603 (55.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $289. Of occupied housing, owners make up 27.61% (41.12% with a mortgage, 58.88% free-and-clear) and renters 72.39% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.29%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$621,600$618,100$615,300$617,000$650,900$720,000$779,000$827,800$873,200$868,500$852,900$978,800$1,021,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1,0795.26%
$500 to $999:2,16110.54%
$1,000 to $1,499:4,68322.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:5,43326.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:4,26320.78%
$2,500 to $2,999:1,7768.66%
$3,000 or more:5342.60%
No Rent:5832.84%
Total:20,512100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,085$1,123$1,155$1,184$1,213$1,262$1,304$1,355$1,399$1,452$1,514$1,641$1,688
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,21711.35%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):4,60716.26%
Renter Occupied:20,51272.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:28,336100%

Occupied Housing Units:28,33691.71%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2,5618.29%
Total Housing Units:30,897100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,15010.20%
Multi-Family Units:27,57489.24%
Other Units:1730.56%
Total Housing Units:30,897100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 25.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (39.60%). High school or higher is 62.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (5.10%). Private coverage is 33.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 61.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 5.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.68%). College enrollment is 20.12%, which is markedly below the state rate (29.60%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:13,78722.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9,34815.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):15,17224.69%
Some college, no degree:4,7287.69%
Associate's degree:2,7874.53%
Bachelor's degree:9,72915.83%
Graduate or professional degree:5,9069.61%
Total:61,457100%
High school or higher:38,32262.36%
Bachelor's degree or higher:15,63525.44%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:30,14731.58%
Public Insurance:55,38658.01%
No Insurance:9,93810.41%
Total:95,471100%
Has Health Insurance:85,53389.59%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty24.6%26.4%28.6%29.1%30.1%30.2%27.7%25.3%22.8%20.7%18.9%19.2%19.1%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1,3775.61%
Kindergarten:1,1954.87%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):12,19149.68%
High school (grades 9-12):4,83819.72%
College or graduate school:4,93620.12%
Total:24,537100%
Early Childhood:2,57210.48%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):18,22474.27%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 11220 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 2,857 business establishments, employing about 36,084 people with an annual payroll of $1,451,515,000. USPS data shows 22,435 residential mailboxes and 2,718 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:22,435Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2,718Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:25,823Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,679Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:14,484Source: USPS
# of Businesses:2,857Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$356,761,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,451,515,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:36,084Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 11220 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 10th and 11st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 19,756,722 people, about 0.54% of whom live in ZIP Code 11220, and is subdivided into the New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ division. It covers 1.728 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:19,756,722Source: Census
MSA:New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT-PASource: Census
Land Area:1.728 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:10,11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:14.25, 65.83 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


11221 | | 11219

Schools in ZIP Code 11220


We could not locate which school district 11220 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 13 public schools and 2 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.

High School Of Telecommunication Arts And Technology 350 67th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 4812 9th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Ps 69 Vincent D Grippo School 6302 9th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Ps 506 School Of Journalism And Technology (The) 330 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Ps 503 School Of Discovery (The) 330 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
School Of Math Science And Healthy Living 6214 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd 270 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Sunset School Of Cultural Learning 270 59th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
School Of Creativity And Innovation (The) 736 48th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Brooklyn Rise Charter School 475 53rd St-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Leep Dual Language Academy Charter School 5323 5th Ave-2nd Fl
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Ps 1 Bergen (The) 309 47th St
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Ps 94 Henry Longfellow (The) 5010 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Bay Ridge Christian Academy 6324 7th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
District: Private School
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy Of Bro 5902 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11220
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 11220


Talmudical Seminary Of Bobov 5120 New Utrecht Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Type: Post Secondary
Brittany Beauty Academy 375 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Type: Post Secondary
Yeshiva Kollel Tifereth Elizer 1227 47th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Type: Post Secondary
Bnos Zion Of Bobov Seminary 5000 14th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219-3621
Type: Post Secondary
Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka 1466 56th St
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Type: Post Secondary
Yeshiva Of Machzikai Hadas 1321 43rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11219-1408
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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