11203 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, NY

Kings County, New York

ZIP code 11203 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. It covers approximately 2.14 square miles and serves a population of 78,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.

About ZIP code 11203

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $646,400. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $68,006. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 11203 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

78,506

population

2.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooklyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11226 Brooklyn (1.3 mi) 11225 Brooklyn (1.3 mi) 11212 Brooklyn (1.4 mi) 11213 Brooklyn (1.6 mi) 11210 Brooklyn (1.8 mi) 11236 Brooklyn (1.9 mi) 11233 Brooklyn (2 mi) 11216 Brooklyn (2.3 mi) 11218 Brooklyn (2.4 mi) 11238 Brooklyn (2.5 mi) 11230 Brooklyn (2.5 mi) 11207 Brooklyn (2.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	78,506
Population density	36,685 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	2.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6492
Longitude	-73.9337
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	718

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	10.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

78,506

Population

36,685

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$68,006

Median household income

$34,492

Per capita income

$646,400

Median home value

$1,495

Median monthly rent

39.1%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

3,489

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,852

Under 5

2,185

1,758

5–9

2,074

1,897

10–14

2,237

1,992

15–19

2,350

1,881

20–24

2,219

5,251

25–34

6,192

4,760

35–44

5,613

4,207

45–54

4,961

2,571

55–59

3,031

2,762

60–64

3,258

4,131

65–74

4,871

2,102

75–84

2,478

859

85+

1,014

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14,669	18.7%
18 and over	63,837	81.3%
65 and over	15,455	19.7%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 75.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Two or more races 6.8%

White 5.1%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	64,474	75.3%
Hispanic or Latino	7,169	8.4%
Two or more races	5,797	6.8%
White	4,399	5.1%
Other race	2,242	2.6%
Asian	1,462	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	110	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	23.1%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	10.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.1%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$68,006

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 68.2%

$1M+ 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$646,400
Median rent / month	$1,495
Owner occupied	39.1%
Renter occupied	60.9%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	7.5%
Large apartment buildings	24.2%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	1.3%
1970–1979	3.0%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	13.6%
1939 or earlier	50.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	25.7%
2 bedrooms	32.9%
3 bedrooms	27.7%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	49.7%
1 vehicle	38.3%
2 vehicles	9.9%
3 or more	2.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	87.6%
Electricity	4.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	9,202	31.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,106	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	5,737	19.5%
Female householder, no spouse	13,366	45.4%
Households with children under 18	8,307	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	11,698	39.8%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.6%	45.5%
Married	38.4%	30.0%
Separated	2.5%	4.4%
Widowed	2.8%	8.9%
Divorced	7.6%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	745	4.3%
Kindergarten	698	4.1%
Elementary school	6,577	38.3%
High school	3,674	21.4%
College / grad school	5,498	32.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Professional & management 8.5%

Retail trade 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Public administration 5.1%

Construction 4.7%

Other services 4.7%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	28.8%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.5%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	25.2%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	57.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	46.3

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 19.3%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 6.4%

Female-led households 17.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	27.5%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	29.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	14.7%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	888	1.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	30.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	74,469	94.9%
Spanish	4,998	6.7%
Other Indo-European	1,507	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,066	4.1%
Other languages	283	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	39,103	49.8%
Born in same state	37,471	47.7%
Born in different state	33,842	43.1%
Foreign born	1,632	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	39,403	50.2%
Not a US citizen	28,405	72.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,494	1.9%
French	539	0.7%
Italian	265	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	62	0.1%
Irish	48	0.1%
Polish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	89.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11203

What part of Brooklyn is ZIP code 11203?

ZIP code 11203 covers a portion of Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County.

What county is ZIP code 11203 in?

ZIP code 11203 falls within Kings County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11203 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 11203 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11203?

The median home value in ZIP code 11203 is $646,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 11203?

ZIP code 11203 has an estimated population of 78,506 residents, with a density of 36,702 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11203?

The median household income in ZIP code 11203 is $68,006, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 11203 in?

ZIP code 11203 observes the EST timezone.