11249 ZIP Code — Brooklyn, NY

Kings County, New York

ZIP code 11249 is located in Brooklyn, New York, within Kings County. It covers approximately 0.72 square miles and serves a population of 45,087 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718/347.

About ZIP code 11249

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $1,249,000. Renters make up the majority at 81%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($113,946) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11249 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

45,087

population

0.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brooklyn	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11241 Brooklyn (0.1 mi) 11201 Brooklyn (0.1 mi) 11243 Brooklyn (0.2 mi) 11256 Brooklyn (0.2 mi) 11242 Brooklyn (0.2 mi) 11245 Brooklyn (0.4 mi) 11217 Brooklyn (1 mi) 10043 New York (1.1 mi) 10270 New York (1.1 mi) 10041 New York (1.1 mi) 10038 New York (1.2 mi) 10005 New York (1.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	45,087
Population density	62,621 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	0.72 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.6933
Longitude	-73.9925
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	718/347

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

45,087

Population

62,621

People per sq mi

30.2

Median age

$113,946

Median household income

$66,659

Per capita income

$1,249,000

Median home value

$2,644

Median monthly rent

18.9%

Home ownership

24.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

4,609

Housing units

57.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,379

Under 5

2,395

1,637

5–9

1,649

1,545

10–14

1,555

1,428

15–19

1,439

1,210

20–24

1,219

5,568

25–34

5,608

3,820

35–44

3,847

1,869

45–54

1,883

896

55–59

902

560

60–64

563

1,094

65–74

1,101

291

75–84

293

167

85+

169

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12,955	28.7%
18 and over	32,132	71.3%
65 and over	3,115	6.9%
Median age	30.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61%

Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

Two or more races 8.4%

Black or African American 7.9%

Other race 6.6%

Asian 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	30,733	61%
Hispanic or Latino	5,258	10.4%
Two or more races	4,211	8.4%
Black or African American	3,989	7.9%
Other race	3,336	6.6%
Asian	2,601	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	217	0.4%

Household income

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 8.7%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 29.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	8.7%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	29.3%
Median income	$113,946

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 3.9%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 20.7%

$1M+ 65.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,249,000
Median rent / month	$2,644
Owner occupied	18.9%
Renter occupied	81.1%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	0.9%
Large apartment buildings	70.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	29.1%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	5.8%
1980–1989	3.6%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.9%
1 bedroom	30.8%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	13.8%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	62.4%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	2.6%
3 or more	0.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.3%
Electricity	36.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,904	40.5%
Cohabiting couple	2,150	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	3,601	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	4,392	25.8%
Households with children under 18	4,493	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,119	12.4%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.3%	44.8%
Married	42.4%	43.9%
Separated	1.3%	2.9%
Widowed	1.6%	2.7%
Divorced	5.4%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 15.5%

Some college, no degree 9.9%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 33.9%

Graduate / professional 23.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	57.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,187	9.8%
Kindergarten	1,410	11.7%
Elementary school	5,174	42.9%
High school	2,114	17.5%
College / grad school	2,188	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.1%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Finance & real estate 14.3%

Retail trade 10.8%

Information 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Other services 3.1%

Public administration 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Construction 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.8%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	2.6%
Production & transportation	4.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.6%
Government	7.9%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	9.0%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	46.7%
Walk	12.4%
Work from home	23.1%
Other means	6.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 24.1%

Under 18 years 41.0%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 15.2%

Female-led households 24.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.6%
Retirement income	5.3%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	8.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	367	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.6%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	5.8%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	40,313	89.4%
Spanish	6,230	15.5%
Other Indo-European	1,765	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3,926	9.7%
Other languages	345	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,131	80.1%
Born in same state	34,416	76.3%
Born in different state	25,548	56.7%
Foreign born	1,715	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	8,956	19.9%
Not a US citizen	4,449	49.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2,818	6.3%
Italian	2,543	5.6%
French	2,217	4.9%
Arab	1,910	4.2%
English	231	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	143	0.3%
German	119	0.3%
Dutch	99	0.2%
Norwegian	80	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11249

What city is ZIP code 11249 in?

ZIP code 11249 is primarily assigned to Brooklyn, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11249 in?

ZIP code 11249 falls within Kings County, New York.

Is ZIP code 11249 mostly rentals?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 11249 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11249?

24% of residents in ZIP code 11249 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11249?

57% 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 11249?

The median home value in ZIP code 11249 is $1,249,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 11249 in?

ZIP code 11249 observes the EST timezone.