11239 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, NY

Kings County, New York

ZIP code 11239 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. It covers approximately 1.72 square miles and serves a population of 16,808 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.

About ZIP code 11239

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $467,600. Renters make up the majority at 90%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $38,670. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 43% 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 52 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 11239 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

16,808

population

1.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11239 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11239

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooklyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11236 Brooklyn (1.4 mi) 11414 Howard Beach (1.7 mi) 11208 Brooklyn (1.9 mi) 11207 Brooklyn (2 mi) 11417 Ozone Park (2.4 mi) 11212 Brooklyn (2.5 mi) 11416 Ozone Park (2.9 mi) 11203 Brooklyn (3.1 mi) 11233 Brooklyn (3.2 mi) 11234 Brooklyn (3.2 mi) 11421 Woodhaven (3.3 mi) 11420 South Ozone Park (3.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,808
Population density	9,772 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	1.72 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	40.6474
Longitude	-73.8741
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	72.4%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	10.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

16,808

Population

9,772

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$38,670

Median household income

$30,852

Per capita income

$467,600

Median home value

$1,018

Median monthly rent

10.1%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

1,216

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

197

Under 5

290

341

5–9

502

430

10–14

633

543

15–19

799

358

20–24

527

625

25–34

920

844

35–44

1,244

725

45–54

1,068

446

55–59

656

428

60–64

631

635

65–74

934

787

75–84

1,159

439

85+

647

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,175	18.9%
18 and over	13,633	81.1%
65 and over	4,601	27.4%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.1%

White 15.7%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Other race 5.6%

Two or more races 5.4%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,133	60.1%
White	2,899	15.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,714	9.3%
Other race	1,032	5.6%
Two or more races	992	5.4%
Asian	444	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	308	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	41.6%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	21.6%	25.3%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	4.2%	22.4%	24.4%
Over $200k	1.9%	10.6%	11.5%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$38,670

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 52.9%

$500k–$1M 36.0%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$467,600
Median rent / month	$1,018
Owner occupied	10.1%
Renter occupied	89.9%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	82.7%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.9%
2010–2019	14.5%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	54.7%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.8%
1 bedroom	32.5%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	21.6%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	67.3%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	2.3%
3 or more	0.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.7%
Electricity	9.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,540	18.4%
Cohabiting couple	162	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,785	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4,880	58.3%
Households with children under 18	2,031	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,682	44.0%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.4%	45.4%
Married	34.4%	20.7%
Separated	0.2%	3.1%
Widowed	11.2%	13.7%
Divorced	5.7%	17.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 13.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	108	2.5%
Kindergarten	312	7.2%
Elementary school	1,574	36.4%
High school	1,225	28.4%
College / grad school	1,101	25.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.9%

Transportation & utilities 16.1%

Professional & management 10.5%

Public administration 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Retail trade 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Other services 3.0%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Information 2.0%

Construction 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	29.2%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.6%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	27.4%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	48.5%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.8

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 23.1%

Married-couple families 17.4%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	16.7%
Supplemental Security	18.7%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.7%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	36.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.6%
Visited dentist	52.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	349	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	64.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.8%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,321	97.1%
Spanish	2,915	17.9%
Other Indo-European	427	2.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,034	12.5%
Other languages	374	2.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,369	67.6%
Born in same state	10,673	63.5%
Born in different state	9,340	55.6%
Foreign born	696	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	5,439	32.4%
Not a US citizen	4,807	88.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,073	6.4%
Irish	17	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.8%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11239

What city is ZIP code 11239 in?

ZIP code 11239 is primarily assigned to Brooklyn, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11239 in?

ZIP code 11239 falls within Kings County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11239 mostly rentals?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 11239 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 11239 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 11239 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11239?

23% of residents in ZIP code 11239 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11239?

The median home value in ZIP code 11239 is $467,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 11239 in?

ZIP code 11239 observes the EST timezone.