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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

11205

Brooklyn

ZIP Code 11205 is a standard zip code serving Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York (NY), in Kings County, United States. It has an estimated population of 40,366 with a median household income of $44,688. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $44,688

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
New York (NY)
County
Kings
City
Brooklyn
Timezone
America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude
40.692400
Longitude
-73.966600

Geographic Details

Land Area
0.95 mi²
Population Density
42508.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box
40.705954°N, 40.687415°S, -73.951444°E, -73.980729°W

With 40,366 residents spread across 0.95 square miles, this area has a population density of 42508.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

40,366

Population

95th percentile

$44,688

Median Income

40th percentile

$636,900

Median Home Value

95th percentile

0.95 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 11205 is $44,688, and the median home value is $636,900.

Housing

16,409

Total Units

14,690

Occupied Units

89.5%

Occupancy Rate

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Similar ZIP Codes in New York

ZIP codes with similar median household income in New York.

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$41,171

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$42,721

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$45,864

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$44,012

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$43,629

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$39,954

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the different types of ZIP codes?
There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.
How often is ZIP code data updated?
ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.
What is population density and why does it matter?
Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.
How are ZIP code boundaries determined?
ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.
What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?
Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.