ZIP Code 11228 -- Brooklyn, NY

Kings | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Home prices are 13.7x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • Homes here cost 4.1x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.

Quick Overview

Population
42,241
Unknown
Median Income
$83,665
Home Value
$1,145,700
Median Rent
$1,861
Median Age
44.60
Diversity Index
69.00
High
Cost of Living
307.5
very high
Unemployment
6.3%

About ZIP Code 11228

ZIP code 11228 in Brooklyn, New York is a unknown area with a population of 42,241. The median household income is $83,665, which is This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $1,145,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 13.7x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 307.5 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 44.60 years. Approximately 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kings, NY.

Population & Age

Total Population
42,241
Median Age
44.60
Male Population
20,865
49.4%
Female Population
21,376
50.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
69.00 High
White
50.4%
Black or African American
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
14.2%
Asian
34.7%
Native American
0.6%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.7%
Other Race
8.2%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$83,665
Mean Household Income
$122,999
Per Capita Income
$43,665
Below Poverty Line
13.9%

This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$1,145,700
Median Rent
$1,861
Total Housing Units
16,350
Occupied Units
15,007
Vacant Units
1,343
8.2% vacancy
Median Year Built
1938
Owner Occupied
55.8%
Renter Occupied
44.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 13.7x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 55.8% Renter 44.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%
Graduate or Professional Degree 13.9%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
20,445
Employment Rate
93.7%
Unemployment Rate
6.3%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
26.3%
Carpool
7.6%
Public Transit
37.8%
Work from Home
17.3%

Cost of Living Index

307.5
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 11228 is 207.5% 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 11228

ZIP code 11228 (Brooklyn, NY) has a total population of 42,241 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 44.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 11228 is $83,665 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 12% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 11228 is primarily located in Brooklyn, New York (NY). It falls within Kings County.

The median home value in ZIP code 11228 is $1,145,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,861.

The median age in ZIP code 11228 is 44.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 11228 has a cost of living index of 307.54 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 11228, 37.65% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 13.90% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 11228 is 6.33%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 17.28% 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.