11209 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, NY
Kings County, New York
ZIP code 11209 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. It covers approximately 2.11 square miles and serves a population of 71,812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.
About ZIP code 11209
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 $935,000. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($88,546) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
71,812
population
2.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11209 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11209
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11228 Brooklyn (0.9 mi)
11252 Brooklyn (1 mi)
11220 Brooklyn (1.5 mi)
11219 Brooklyn (1.9 mi)
11214 Brooklyn (2.2 mi)
11204 Brooklyn (2.2 mi)
11232 Brooklyn (2.9 mi)
10305 Staten Island (3 mi)
11218 Brooklyn (3.1 mi)
11230 Brooklyn (3.3 mi)
11223 Brooklyn (3.4 mi)
10301 Staten Island (3.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 71,812 |
| Population density | 34,034 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6209 |
| Longitude | -74.0291 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 718 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 22.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.6% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
71,812
Population
34,034
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$88,546
Median household income
$52,048
Per capita income
$935,000
Median home value
$1,801
Median monthly rent
36.2%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
14,088
Housing units
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,019
Under 5
2,167
1,804
5–9
1,935
1,697
10–14
1,821
2,018
15–19
2,165
1,683
20–24
1,805
5,112
25–34
5,486
5,219
35–44
5,600
4,424
45–54
4,746
2,279
55–59
2,446
1,962
60–64
2,105
3,700
65–74
3,970
1,823
75–84
1,956
902
85+
968
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,149 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 57,663 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 13,319 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.8%
Asian
12.1%
Hispanic or Latino
10.8%
Other race
6.8%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black or African American
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,145 | 59.8% |
| Asian | 9,712 | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8,658 | 10.8% |
| Other race | 5,476 | 6.8% |
| Two or more races | 5,427 | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,427 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 592 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.7% | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 25.3% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 22.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 13.6% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
13.7%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
16.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 16.2% |
| Median income | $88,546 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
0.1%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
1.1%
$200k–$300k
7.3%
$300k–$500k
16.3%
$500k–$1M
24.7%
$1M+
46.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $935,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,801 |
| Owner occupied | 36.2% |
| Renter occupied | 63.8% |
| Vacant | 9.5% |
| Single-family detached | 5.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 46.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 59.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 37.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 47.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 9.9% |
| 3 or more | 2.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.5% |
| Electricity | 8.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.9% |
| Fuel oil | 13.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 3.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,869 | 42.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,362 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,800 | 19.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,148 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,419 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10,018 | 33.2% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 34.9% |
| Married | 51.9% | 43.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
17.4%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
29.9%
Graduate / professional
22.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 52.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 952 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 766 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 5,788 | 37.1% |
| High school | 3,132 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,983 | 31.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Professional & management
16.0%
Finance & real estate
12.1%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Public administration
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Other services
4.3%
Construction
4.2%
Information
3.0%
Manufacturing
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.2% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 6.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.1% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 22.2% |
| Carpool | 3.3% |
| Public transit | 46.1% |
| Walk | 7.4% |
| Work from home | 18.3% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 45.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
10.3%
Married-couple families
7.4%
Female-led households
10.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.0% |
| Retirement income | 19.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 20.2% |
| High blood pressure | 24.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.0% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,473 | 2.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 6.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.1% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 67,626 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 11,554 | 17.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,489 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,627 | 5.4% |
| Other languages | 3,146 | 4.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,249 | 68.6% |
| Born in same state | 47,123 | 65.6% |
| Born in different state | 39,818 | 55.4% |
| Foreign born | 2,126 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 22,563 | 31.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 14,928 | 66.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,195 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 3,429 | 4.8% |
| French | 2,109 | 2.9% |
| Polish | 828 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 237 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 200 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 166 | 0.2% |
| German | 85 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 62 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11209
What part of Brooklyn is ZIP code 11209?
ZIP code 11209 covers a portion of Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County.
What county is ZIP code 11209 in?
ZIP code 11209 falls within Kings County, New York.
Is ZIP code 11209 mostly rentals?
64% of occupied units in ZIP code 11209 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 11209?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11209?
The median home value in ZIP code 11209 is $935,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 11209?
ZIP code 11209 has an estimated population of 71,812 residents, with a density of 33,986 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11209 in?
ZIP code 11209 observes the EST timezone.