11219 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, NY

Kings County, New York

ZIP code 11219 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. It covers approximately 1.49 square miles and serves a population of 92,283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.

About ZIP code 11219

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 $1,055,800. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($51,194) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 51% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 11219 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

92,283

population

1.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11219 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11219

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11219. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooklyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11204 Brooklyn (1 mi) 11218 Brooklyn (1.2 mi) 11220 Brooklyn (1.2 mi) 11228 Brooklyn (1.4 mi) 11232 Brooklyn (1.7 mi) 11230 Brooklyn (1.8 mi) 11209 Brooklyn (1.9 mi) 11226 Brooklyn (2.2 mi) 11215 Brooklyn (2.4 mi) 11214 Brooklyn (2.5 mi) 11252 Brooklyn (2.5 mi) 11210 Brooklyn (2.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	92,283
Population density	61,935 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	1.49 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6334
Longitude	-73.9968
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	56.0%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	10.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

92,283

Population

61,935

People per sq mi

25.8

Median age

$51,194

Median household income

$20,336

Per capita income

$1,055,800

Median home value

$1,627

Median monthly rent

26.9%

Home ownership

32.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

9,813

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

6,210

Under 5

5,915

5,255

5–9

5,004

4,469

10–14

4,257

3,873

15–19

3,688

3,157

20–24

3,007

6,081

25–34

5,792

5,117

35–44

4,874

3,913

45–54

3,726

1,754

55–59

1,671

2,031

60–64

1,934

3,411

65–74

3,248

1,154

75–84

1,100

841

85+

801

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35,847	38.8%
18 and over	56,436	61.2%
65 and over	10,555	11.4%
Median age	25.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.4%

Asian 19.5%

Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

Other race 10.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	57,607	55.4%
Asian	20,305	19.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11,708	11.3%
Other race	10,547	10.1%
Two or more races	1,742	1.7%
Black or African American	1,444	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	599	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	25.4%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	3.7%	10.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$51,194

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 31.4%

$1M+ 56.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,055,800
Median rent / month	$1,627
Owner occupied	26.9%
Renter occupied	73.1%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	2.7%
Large apartment buildings	24.9%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	5.8%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	55.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	24.7%
2 bedrooms	30.2%
3 bedrooms	26.4%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	52.4%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	6.5%
3 or more	1.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.3%
Electricity	5.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	7.5%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	15,178	63.2%
Cohabiting couple	1,006	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	3,081	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	4,766	19.8%
Households with children under 18	11,656	48.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	7,002	29.1%
Average household size	3.79

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	30.9%
Married	59.4%	54.9%
Separated	1.2%	2.3%
Widowed	1.7%	6.5%
Divorced	4.1%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.7%

Some HS, no diploma 12.4%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 9.6%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.2%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2,220	6.7%
Kindergarten	2,455	7.4%
Elementary school	15,818	48.0%
High school	6,482	19.7%
College / grad school	5,995	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 8.8%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.9%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	17.3%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	33.8%
Walk	27.8%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.7

Poverty

All people 32.7%

Under 18 years 42.1%

18 and over 26.7%

Married-couple families 30.0%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	10.1%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.9%
High blood pressure	29.0%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	19.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	27.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	523	0.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.8%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	35.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.4%
Public insurance	71.1%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	80,158	86.9%
Spanish	40,793	50.9%
Other Indo-European	6,534	8.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19,895	24.8%
Other languages	12,956	16.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	62,883	68.1%
Born in same state	60,546	65.6%
Born in different state	57,003	61.8%
Foreign born	2,337	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	29,400	31.9%
Not a US citizen	14,873	50.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5,966	6.5%
Irish	3,687	4%
Italian	715	0.8%
French	274	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	88	0.1%
Polish	55	0.1%
Norwegian	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.0%
Internet access	78.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11219

What part of Brooklyn is ZIP code 11219?

ZIP code 11219 covers a portion of Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County.

What county is ZIP code 11219 in?

ZIP code 11219 falls within Kings County, New York.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 11219?

Approximately 51% of households in ZIP code 11219 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 11219 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 11219 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 11219 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 11219 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11219?

33% of residents in ZIP code 11219 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 11219 in?

ZIP code 11219 observes the EST timezone.