11225 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, NY
Kings County, New York
ZIP code 11225 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. It covers approximately 0.88 square miles and serves a population of 58,476 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.
About ZIP code 11225
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 $1,170,800. Renters make up the majority at 82%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($82,716) 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 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
58,476
population
0.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11225 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11225
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11213 Brooklyn (0.9 mi)
11238 Brooklyn (1.1 mi)
11216 Brooklyn (1.2 mi)
11226 Brooklyn (1.3 mi)
11203 Brooklyn (1.3 mi)
11215 Brooklyn (1.5 mi)
11233 Brooklyn (1.9 mi)
11212 Brooklyn (1.9 mi)
11218 Brooklyn (1.9 mi)
11217 Brooklyn (2 mi)
11205 Brooklyn (2.3 mi)
11221 Brooklyn (2.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58,476 |
| Population density | 66,450 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 047 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6634 |
| Longitude | -73.9514 |
| 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 | 40.2% | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 22.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
58,476
Population
66,450
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$82,716
Median household income
$46,442
Per capita income
$1,170,800
Median home value
$1,730
Median monthly rent
18.1%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
6,335
Housing units
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,429
Under 5
1,624
1,123
5–9
1,277
1,302
10–14
1,480
1,259
15–19
1,431
1,672
20–24
1,901
6,442
25–34
7,320
3,503
35–44
3,980
3,575
45–54
4,062
1,547
55–59
1,759
1,329
60–64
1,511
2,326
65–74
2,644
1,347
75–84
1,530
516
85+
587
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,790 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 48,686 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 8,950 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
51.1%
White
27.4%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Other race
4.6%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 32,363 | 51.1% |
| White | 17,325 | 27.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,850 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 3,899 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 2,901 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1,927 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.2% | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 22.4% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $82,716 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
3.0%
$300k–$500k
6.6%
$500k–$1M
26.1%
$1M+
58.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,170,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,730 |
| Owner occupied | 18.1% |
| Renter occupied | 81.9% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 2.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 61.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 62.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 39.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 66.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 5.2% |
| 3 or more | 0.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.9% |
| Electricity | 8.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 13.8% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 3.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,478 | 26.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,949 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,221 | 25.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,225 | 41.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,007 | 20.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,441 | 29.9% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.2% | 50.6% |
| Married | 34.1% | 26.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.5%
HS graduate
20.1%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
30.2%
Graduate / professional
16.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 571 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 428 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,298 | 35.6% |
| High school | 2,219 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 4,563 | 37.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.9%
Professional & management
15.9%
Information
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Retail trade
6.5%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Other services
6.3%
Public administration
5.1%
Construction
3.8%
Manufacturing
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.2% |
| Service | 18.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 12.2% |
| Carpool | 2.1% |
| Public transit | 58.0% |
| Walk | 5.3% |
| Work from home | 17.3% |
| Other means | 5.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 42.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
22.0%
18 and over
14.0%
Married-couple families
9.9%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 17.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 25.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 17.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.0% |
| Depression | 15.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.2% |
| Visited dentist | 59.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 671 | 1.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,423 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 3,190 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,136 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,434 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 218 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 39,281 | 67.2% |
| Born in same state | 37,580 | 64.3% |
| Born in different state | 25,621 | 43.8% |
| Foreign born | 1,701 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 19,195 | 32.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 12,499 | 65.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,741 | 4.7% |
| Italian | 2,146 | 3.7% |
| French | 1,817 | 3.1% |
| English | 294 | 0.5% |
| German | 178 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 175 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 148 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 114 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11225
What part of Brooklyn is ZIP code 11225?
ZIP code 11225 covers a portion of Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County.
What county is ZIP code 11225 in?
ZIP code 11225 falls within Kings County, New York.
Is ZIP code 11225 mostly rentals?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 11225 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11225?
15% of residents in ZIP code 11225 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 11225?
46% 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 11225?
The median home value in ZIP code 11225 is $1,170,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 11225 in?
ZIP code 11225 observes the EST timezone.