11214 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 11214, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

11214 is a zip code in Kings County, New York, which covers Brooklyn, with a total population of 95,361 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 11214 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 11214.

The estimated population of people living in 11214 is 95,361, with a median age of 40.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 11214 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
95,361
+5.52%
+1.14%
2020
90,372
 -2.45% -
2019
92,644
 -0.32% -
2018
92,946
 -1.42% -
2017
94,283
 - -

Population of 11214 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 11214 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
40.6%
45.8%
 -11.35%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.2%
 +33.33%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
17.3%
14.2%
 +21.83%
Asian
36.5%
37%
 -1.35%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.2%
1.4%
 +128.57%
Other
0.7%
0.3%
 +133.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 11214 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 11214 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 11214 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 11214 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.5 +1.25% 38.5 +1.85% 42.8 +1.42%
2020 40 +1.27% 37.8 +0.53% 42.2 +2.18%
2019 39.5 -0.25% 37.6 -0.79% 41.3 +0.49%
2018 39.6 +0.25% 37.9 +1.07% 41.1 0%
2017 39.5 - 37.5 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 11214 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 11214 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 5,642 +1.39% 5,560 -2.84% 5,710 5,377
10 to 19 5,138 +11.81% 4,249 +22.7% 5,709 5,248
20 to 29 6,859 -20.73% 6,474 -9.05% 5,533 5,839
30 to 39 6,856 +6.24% 6,960 -12.12% 7,250 6,152
40 to 49 6,263 +0.57% 6,582 +4.65% 6,272 6,882
50 to 59 6,380 +2.09% 6,453 -6.2% 6,486 6,061
60 to 69 4,857 +12.48% 5,726 +3.03% 5,480 5,866
70+ 4,152 +8.03% 6,132 +14.24% 4,466 7,030

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 11214 zip code is $58,487.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 11214.

  • Under 25
    $51,334.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,051.00
  • 45 to 64
    $76,345.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,100.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 11214 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 11214, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 11214 is currently $83,512.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.21% of households in 11214 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 11214 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.57%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.01%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.21%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 11214 is $28,691.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 11214 by the total population of 11214.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 11214 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 11214 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.21%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.84%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 11214 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 11214 zip over the age of 16 is 77,325.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 11214 is 54.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 11214 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,008 14.80% 29.40%
20 to 24 years 5,719 64.90% 10.90%
25 to 29 years 5,653 82.00% 7.20%
30 to 34 years 7,077 81.80% 6.90%
35 to 44 years 12,660 83.90% 6.20%
45 to 54 years 13,066 78.90% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 6,300 72.20% 7.20%
60 to 64 years 6,028 63.70% 9.40%
65 to 74 years 8,731 15.70% 2.10%
75 years and over 8,083 2.40% 8.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 11214. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 36,479 53.90% 7.50%
Black or African American 1,692 60.50% 10.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 333 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 28,527 60.10% 7.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 100.00% 0.00%
Other 6,996 78.80% 6.70%
Two or more races 3,295 62.30% 6.00%
Hispanic or Latino 12,450 71.10% 8.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 32,813 52.80% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 11214 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 11214 is 42,336, with median earnings of $37,530.00.

Women in 11214 are earning approximately 80.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 42,336 $37,530.00
Male 22,851 $41,377.00
Female 19,485 $33,214.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 11214 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 3,237 $65,908.00
Business and Financial 1,939 $78,715.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,746 $78,941.00
Architecture and Engineering 318 $100,982.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 260 $78,424.00
Community and Social Service 493 $47,426.00
Legal 489 $65,288.00
Educational and Library 2,061 $36,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,094 $46,970.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,895 $83,153.00
Healthcare Support 3,849 $24,569.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 473 $41,146.00
Law Enforcement 415 $72,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,514 $23,890.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,015 $33,479.00
Personal Care and Service 1,287 $27,321.00
Sales 3,411 $27,384.00
Office and Administrative Support 4,851 $37,666.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 77 $20,426.00
Construction and Extraction 3,595 $35,198.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 921 $53,074.00
Production 1,661 $27,522.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,881 $32,550.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 11214 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 11214.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,484 $65,382.00 1,753 $66,948.00
Business and Financial 876 $81,071.00 1,063 $71,685.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,383 $78,750.00 363 $79,650.00
Architecture and Engineering 193 $91,406.00 125 $108,085.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $75,250.00 176 $78,613.00
Community and Social Service 147 $50,341.00 346 $39,545.00
Legal 257 $46,150.00 232 $95,833.00
Educational and Library 578 $44,375.00 1,483 $35,599.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 580 $40,658.00 514 $71,831.00
Healthcare Practitioners 613 $85,865.00 1,282 $67,365.00
Healthcare Support 496 $40,492.00 3,353 $22,905.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 402 $43,611.00 71 $33,125.00
Law Enforcement 366 $72,833.00 49 $72,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,754 $25,632.00 760 $17,973.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 961 $50,210.00 1,054 $16,456.00
Personal Care and Service 546 $31,899.00 741 $15,706.00
Sales 1,764 $37,619.00 1,647 $21,726.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,560 $46,250.00 3,291 $35,731.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $13,750.00 33 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 3,528 $34,946.00 67 $41,188.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 900 $51,500.00 21 $0.00
Production 881 $30,050.00 780 $26,548.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,760 $33,145.00 121 $27,765.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 31,716 households in 11214, with an average household size of 2.98 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 22,330 families living in the 11214 zip code with an average family size of 3.56 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 11214:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 16,187 2,412 3,731 9,386
Average Household Size 3.74 3.64 3.45 1.29
Total Families 16,187 2,412 3,731 0
Average Household Size 3.69 3.26 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 22,330 families living in 11214, 14.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 11214:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 33,853 housing units in 11214.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 31,716 93.69%
Vacant 2,137 6.31%

58.54% of the total 33,853 housing units in 11214 are rental units. This is approximately 19,817 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,119 are occupied by the owner - or 32.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 11214 is $1,573.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 11214 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    780
  • Less than $500
    1,283
  • $500 to $999
    1,657
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5,734
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    8,512
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,909
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    512
  • $3,000 or more
    210

Property Value

The median value of a property in 11214 is $831,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 11214 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    255
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    150
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    100
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    54
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    457
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,228
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5,277
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3,598

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 11214. The chart below shows the number of properties in 11214 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    16,385
  • 1940 to 1949
    3,582
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,686
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,298
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,797
  • 1980 to 1989
    940
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,017
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,566
  • 2010 to 2013
    582
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 11214 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    13,091
  • 1 vehicle available
    13,812
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,062
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    751

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 11214 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 11214 that commute to work in a particular way.

46.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 11214.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    363
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    891
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,795
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,445
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,253
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    927
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,546
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    675
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2,397
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    5,390
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    11,245
  • 90 or more minutes
    3,474

Summary

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