11212 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, NY

Kings County, New York

ZIP code 11212 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. It covers approximately 1.55 square miles and serves a population of 84,006 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.

About ZIP code 11212

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 $565,200. Renters make up the majority at 86%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $35,840. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 50 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 11212 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

84,006

population

1.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11212 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11212

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooklyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11233 Brooklyn (0.9 mi) 11207 Brooklyn (1.2 mi) 11213 Brooklyn (1.3 mi) 11203 Brooklyn (1.4 mi) 11236 Brooklyn (1.9 mi) 11225 Brooklyn (1.9 mi) 11221 Brooklyn (2 mi) 11216 Brooklyn (2 mi) 11208 Brooklyn (2.4 mi) 11239 Brooklyn (2.5 mi) 11226 Brooklyn (2.6 mi) 11237 Brooklyn (2.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	84,006
Population density	54,197 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	1.55 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6644
Longitude	-73.9153
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	67.8%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	10.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

84,006

Population

54,197

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$35,840

Median household income

$21,502

Per capita income

$565,200

Median home value

$1,150

Median monthly rent

14.4%

Home ownership

32.9%

Poverty rate

14.2%

Unemployment

1,868

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,501

Under 5

3,388

2,323

5–9

3,147

2,327

10–14

3,153

1,822

15–19

2,470

2,128

20–24

2,883

5,803

25–34

7,862

4,493

35–44

6,088

3,921

45–54

5,312

2,733

55–59

3,703

2,682

60–64

3,634

2,983

65–74

4,041

1,454

75–84

1,970

503

85+

682

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19,387	23.1%
18 and over	64,619	76.9%
65 and over	11,633	13.8%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13%

Two or more races 8.7%

Other race 7.9%

White 5.8%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	61,370	63.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12,499	13%
Two or more races	8,443	8.7%
Other race	7,625	7.9%
White	5,582	5.8%
Asian	659	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	261	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	66	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.8%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	10.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 15.2%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.2%
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$35,840

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

$300k–$500k 23.7%

$500k–$1M 51.1%

$1M+ 7.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$565,200
Median rent / month	$1,150
Owner occupied	14.4%
Renter occupied	85.6%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	2.2%
Large apartment buildings	48.8%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	27.2%
2 bedrooms	42.2%
3 bedrooms	19.1%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	70.0%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	3.7%
3 or more	1.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.6%
Electricity	12.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	8.2%
No fuel used	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,679	17.7%
Cohabiting couple	1,650	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	6,913	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	17,849	55.6%
Households with children under 18	9,138	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	9,849	30.7%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.3%	51.4%
Married	28.8%	21.5%
Separated	2.3%	6.4%
Widowed	2.3%	10.6%
Divorced	8.3%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,656	8.1%
Kindergarten	1,321	6.4%
Elementary school	9,370	45.7%
High school	3,981	19.4%
College / grad school	4,166	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.5%

Professional & management 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Retail trade 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.7%
Service	37.4%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	16.4%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	65.3%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	50.4

Poverty

All people 32.9%

Under 18 years 40.5%

18 and over 30.6%

Married-couple families 17.4%

Female-led households 33.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	18.1%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	10.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	43.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.9%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	45.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	28.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,335	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.1%
Public insurance	61.9%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	78,117	93.0%
Spanish	7,613	9.7%
Other Indo-European	4,802	6.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1,529	2.0%
Other languages	278	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	55,766	66.4%
Born in same state	52,933	63.0%
Born in different state	46,655	55.5%
Foreign born	2,833	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	28,240	33.6%
Not a US citizen	16,863	59.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,441	4.1%
Italian	155	0.2%
French	33	0%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	14	0%
English	13	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11212

What part of Brooklyn is ZIP code 11212?

ZIP code 11212 covers a portion of Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County.

What county is ZIP code 11212 in?

ZIP code 11212 falls within Kings County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11212 mostly rentals?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 11212 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11212?

33% of residents in ZIP code 11212 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11212?

The median home value in ZIP code 11212 is $565,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 11212?

Health data for ZIP code 11212 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 11212 in?

ZIP code 11212 observes the EST timezone.