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11208

Brooklyn, NY

Total Population

108,180

Median Household Income

$56,298

Median Home Value

$621,500

Median Rent

$1,506

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$56,298

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$621,500

101.3% above state median

Rent

$1,506

100% above state median

Median Age

33.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Brooklyn, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 33.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 6.4% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 21.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$56,298

-25.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,249,621

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.13 people

Total Households

34,321

Family Households

36.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

39.3%

#2 Industry

Finance

19.4%

#3 Industry

Professional

12.6%

Total Employed Residents:25,379

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

20.5%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

5.4%

2,201 workers

Public Transit

56.7%

23,015 workers

Total Commuting Workers:40,584

Commute Insights

Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Good public transit usage (56.7% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.6%

44,466 employed

Labor Force

47,532

3,030 unemployed

Median Age

33.8 years

Per Capita Income

$25,229

Poverty Rate

21.2%

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