ZIP Code 11203 -- Brooklyn, NY

Kings | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 10.6x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.

Quick Overview

Population
74,817
Unknown
Median Income
$67,897
Home Value
$720,400
Median Rent
$1,581
Median Age
43.50
Diversity Index
47.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
207.1
very high
Unemployment
8.7%

About ZIP Code 11203

ZIP code 11203 in Brooklyn, New York is a unknown area with a population of 74,817. The median household income is $67,897, which is This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $720,400, representing a price-to-income ratio of 10.6x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 207.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.50 years. Approximately 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kings, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
74,817
Median Age
43.50
Male Population
34,016
45.5%
Female Population
40,801
54.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
47.00 Moderate
White
6.1%
Black or African American
76.6%
Hispanic or Latino
7.3%
Asian
2.2%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
11.2%
Other Race
3.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$67,897
Mean Household Income
$90,203
Per Capita Income
$36,057
Below Poverty Line
16.9%

This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$720,400
Median Rent
$1,581
Total Housing Units
33,804
Occupied Units
29,238
Vacant Units
4,566
13.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1938
Owner Occupied
39.6%
Renter Occupied
60.4%
Price-to-Income Ratio 10.6x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 39.6% Renter 60.4%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 87.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
36,839
Employment Rate
91.3%
Unemployment Rate
8.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
23.9%
Carpool
3.3%
Public Transit
53.3%
Work from Home
9.4%

Cost of Living Index

207.1
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 11203 is 107.1% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Brooklyn

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
11208 105,428 $62,077 $679,500
11226 95,144 $81,014 $876,600
11219 94,196 $58,347 $1,137,300
11207 93,198 $56,523 $656,600
11206 93,020 $61,430 $839,800
11221 91,588 $85,736 $1,090,100

Other ZIP Codes in Kings

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
11208 Brooklyn 105,428 $62,077
11226 Brooklyn 95,144 $81,014
11219 Brooklyn 94,196 $58,347
11207 Brooklyn 93,198 $56,523
11206 Brooklyn 93,020 $61,430
11221 Brooklyn 91,588 $85,736

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 11203

ZIP code 11203 (Brooklyn, NY) has a total population of 74,817 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 11203 is $67,897 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 9% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 11203 is primarily located in Brooklyn, New York (NY). It falls within Kings County.

The median home value in ZIP code 11203 is $720,400, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,581.

The median age in ZIP code 11203 is 43.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 11203 has a cost of living index of 207.07 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 11203, 27.74% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.76% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 11203 is 8.72%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 9.42% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.