ZIP Code 11218 -- Brooklyn, NY

Kings | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 9.6x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • 24.51% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • Homes here cost 3.3x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.

Quick Overview

Population
72,042
Unknown
Median Income
$97,366
Home Value
$935,900
Median Rent
$1,981
Median Age
37.20
Diversity Index
75.10
Very High
Cost of Living
266.6
very high
Unemployment
6.1%

About ZIP Code 11218

ZIP code 11218 in Brooklyn, New York is a unknown area with a population of 72,042. The median household income is $97,366, which is This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $935,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 9.6x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 266.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 37.20 years. Approximately 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kings, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
72,042
Median Age
37.20
Male Population
36,592
50.8%
Female Population
35,450
49.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
75.10 Very High
White
48.9%
Black or African American
8.6%
Hispanic or Latino
17.7%
Asian
21.0%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
12.4%
Other Race
8.5%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$97,366
Mean Household Income
$155,509
Per Capita Income
$54,854
Below Poverty Line
14.1%

This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$935,900
Median Rent
$1,981
Total Housing Units
27,297
Occupied Units
25,661
Vacant Units
1,636
6.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1941
Owner Occupied
39.0%
Renter Occupied
61.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 9.6x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 39.0% Renter 61.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 85.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.9%
Graduate or Professional Degree 25.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
36,834
Employment Rate
93.9%
Unemployment Rate
6.1%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
18.4%
Carpool
3.0%
Public Transit
41.2%
Work from Home
24.5%

Cost of Living Index

266.6
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 11218 is 166.6% 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 11218

ZIP code 11218 (Brooklyn, NY) has a total population of 72,042 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 37.20 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 11218 is $97,366 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 30% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 11218 is primarily located in Brooklyn, New York (NY). It falls within Kings County.

The median home value in ZIP code 11218 is $935,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,981.

The median age in ZIP code 11218 is 37.20 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 11218 has a cost of living index of 266.58 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 11218, 50.86% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 24.96% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 11218 is 6.07%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 24.51% 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.