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11224

Brooklyn, NY

Total Population

47,893

Median Household Income

$40,467

Median Home Value

$500,700

Median Rent

$925

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$40,467

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$500,700

101% above state median

Rent

$925

100% above state median

Median Age

49.4 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.

33.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 49.4 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 10.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 27.9% 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

$40,467

-46.2% 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: 2.39 people

Total Households

19,486

Family Households

35.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

42.1%

#2 Industry

Construction

19.1%

#3 Industry

Finance

18.1%

Total Employed Residents:8,315

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.1%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

27.7%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

11.1%

1,417 workers

Public Transit

52.3%

6,705 workers

Total Commuting Workers:12,817

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (11.1% work from home)

Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Good public transit usage (52.3% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

89.4%

15,366 employed

Labor Force

17,185

1,819 unemployed

Median Age

49.4 years

Per Capita Income

$27,382

Poverty Rate

27.9%

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