ZIP Code 11224 -- Brooklyn, NY

Kings | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • Home prices are 12x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • 72.69% of residents rent their homes, suggesting a transient or urban area with a strong rental market.

Quick Overview

Population
50,822
Unknown
Median Income
$43,648
Home Value
$523,900
Median Rent
$1,010
Median Age
45.80
Diversity Index
76.00
Very High
Cost of Living
145.9
significantly above average
Unemployment
13.0%

About ZIP Code 11224

ZIP code 11224 in Brooklyn, New York is a unknown area with a population of 50,822. The median household income is $43,648, which is This is 42% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $523,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 12x . The cost of living is significantly above average with an index of 145.9 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 45.80 years. Approximately 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kings, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
50,822
Median Age
45.80
Male Population
23,280
45.8%
Female Population
27,542
54.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
76.00 Very High
White
47.0%
Black or African American
23.5%
Hispanic or Latino
20.5%
Asian
7.6%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
8.0%
Other Race
13.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$43,648
Mean Household Income
$73,780
Per Capita Income
$29,326
Below Poverty Line
25.5%

This is 42% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$523,900
Median Rent
$1,010
Total Housing Units
21,819
Occupied Units
20,478
Vacant Units
1,341
6.1% vacancy
Median Year Built
1967
Owner Occupied
27.3%
Renter Occupied
72.7%
Price-to-Income Ratio 12x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 27.3% Renter 72.7%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 83.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 16.0%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
19,067
Employment Rate
87.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
26.4%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
43.9%
Work from Home
13.4%

Cost of Living Index

145.9
significantly above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 11224 is 45.9% 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 11224

ZIP code 11224 (Brooklyn, NY) has a total population of 50,822 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 45.80 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 11224 is $43,648 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 42% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 11224 is primarily located in Brooklyn, New York (NY). It falls within Kings County.

The median home value in ZIP code 11224 is $523,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,010.

The median age in ZIP code 11224 is 45.80 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 11224 has a cost of living index of 145.93 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 11224, 35.15% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 15.98% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 11224 is 13.01%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 13.39% 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.