11223 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 11223, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

11223 is a zip code in Kings County, New York, which covers Brooklyn, with a total population of 83,565 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 11223 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 11223.

The estimated population of people living in 11223 is 83,565, with a median age of 37.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 11223 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
83,565
+3.81%
+3.35%
2020
80,500
 -1.09% -
2019
81,388
 -0.49% -
2018
81,789
+1.16%
-
2017
80,855
 - -

Population of 11223 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 11223 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
51.4%
54.6%
 -5.86%
Black/African American
5.1%
3.8%
 +34.21%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
13.4%
14.8%
 -9.46%
Asian
25.8%
24.1%
 +7.05%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
2%
 +35.00%
Other
1.4%
0.4%
 +250.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 11223 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 11223 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 11223 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 11223 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.9 +1.61% 35.9 +1.41% 39.7 +0.51%
2020 37.3 +1.63% 35.4 +0.85% 39.5 +1.28%
2019 36.7 +0.55% 35.1 +1.45% 39 +1.3%
2018 36.5 +0.83% 34.6 0% 38.5 +1.58%
2017 36.2 - 34.6 - 37.9 -

The median age of the 11223 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 11223 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 6,592 +2.1% 5,791 +13.15% 6,721 6,575
10 to 19 4,864 +11.26% 4,373 +9.29% 5,402 4,782
20 to 29 5,666 -16.3% 6,300 -18.63% 4,772 5,179
30 to 39 5,314 +1.9% 5,182 +2.27% 5,409 5,283
40 to 49 4,388 -0.76% 4,904 +16.99% 4,342 5,775
50 to 59 4,896 +4.75% 5,266 +8.94% 5,128 5,742
60 to 69 3,910 +17.19% 4,426 +6.73% 4,598 4,713
70+ 3,893 -2.91% 5,090 +5.53% 3,770 5,374

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 11223 zip code is $57,281.00.

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 11223.

  • Under 25
    $54,594.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,363.00
  • 45 to 64
    $72,894.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,811.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 11223 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 11223, 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 11223 is currently $88,967.00.

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.

9.51% of households in 11223 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 11223 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.68%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.57%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.51%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 11223 is $30,043.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 11223 by the total population of 11223.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 11223 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 11223 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
    16.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.18%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.44%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 11223 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 11223 zip over the age of 16 is 64,151.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% 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 11223 is 53.40%.

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 11223 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 4,066 14.60% 31.40%
20 to 24 years 4,637 62.60% 19.80%
25 to 29 years 5,314 80.70% 5.00%
30 to 34 years 5,452 76.70% 9.10%
35 to 44 years 10,411 78.90% 6.20%
45 to 54 years 9,954 77.20% 7.20%
55 to 59 years 5,862 71.30% 10.10%
60 to 64 years 5,351 63.40% 4.70%
65 to 74 years 7,122 23.20% 2.50%
75 years and over 5,982 3.80% 7.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 11223. 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 34,751 56.20% 7.10%
Black or African American 3,541 54.30% 15.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 215 47.90% 6.80%
Asian 17,497 58.40% 5.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 100.00% 18.20%
Other 6,407 67.20% 14.90%
Two or more races 1,729 70.10% 18.80%
Hispanic or Latino 8,392 63.20% 13.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 33,121 56.10% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 11223 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 11223 is 34,228, with median earnings of $40,573.00.

Women in 11223 are earning approximately 77.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 34,228 $40,573.00
Male 18,281 $44,743.00
Female 15,947 $34,591.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 11223 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 3,717 $85,785.00
Business and Financial 1,931 $71,198.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,149 $87,642.00
Architecture and Engineering 382 $85,200.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 147 $58,625.00
Community and Social Service 690 $46,550.00
Legal 139 $82,434.00
Educational and Library 2,242 $36,465.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 876 $26,591.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,904 $90,364.00
Healthcare Support 3,394 $23,311.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 339 $44,453.00
Law Enforcement 157 $68,859.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,346 $21,211.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,210 $27,571.00
Personal Care and Service 907 $17,458.00
Sales 3,708 $32,990.00
Office and Administrative Support 4,184 $40,710.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 41 $11,563.00
Construction and Extraction 1,604 $36,444.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 569 $63,672.00
Production 825 $25,367.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,084 $34,227.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 11223 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 11223.

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 2,392 $92,549.00 1,325 $77,969.00
Business and Financial 783 $73,321.00 1,148 $67,222.00
Computer and Mathematical 929 $88,009.00 220 $82,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 338 $86,200.00 44 $63,438.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $74,583.00 88 $38,929.00
Community and Social Service 228 $53,966.00 462 $46,313.00
Legal 74 $111,750.00 65 $42,083.00
Educational and Library 576 $37,500.00 1,666 $35,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 413 $41,472.00 463 $22,001.00
Healthcare Practitioners 694 $102,946.00 1,210 $83,026.00
Healthcare Support 609 $24,543.00 2,785 $22,941.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 267 $46,375.00 72 $28,750.00
Law Enforcement 148 $68,929.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 989 $26,132.00 357 $16,936.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 659 $32,460.00 551 $24,093.00
Personal Care and Service 281 $19,803.00 626 $16,899.00
Sales 2,375 $48,199.00 1,333 $22,944.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,328 $43,636.00 2,856 $38,895.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,575 $36,602.00 29 $26,908.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 544 $64,063.00 25 $46,607.00
Production 430 $25,750.00 395 $25,072.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,018 $33,909.00 66 $52,000.00

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 27,484 households in 11223, with an average household size of 3.04 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 20,076 families living in the 11223 zip code with an average family size of 3.62 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 11223:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 14,538 1,568 3,970 7,408
Average Household Size 3.86 3.62 3.14 1.23
Total Families 14,538 1,568 3,970 0
Average Household Size 3.82 3.19 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 20,076 families living in 11223, 15.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 11223:

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 29,668 housing units in 11223.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 27,484 92.64%
Vacant 2,184 7.36%

56.14% of the total 29,668 housing units in 11223 are rental units. This is approximately 16,657 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,299 are occupied by the owner - or 34.71% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 11223 is $1,474.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 11223 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
    528
  • Less than $500
    2,045
  • $500 to $999
    2,068
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,515
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5,710
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,277
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    578
  • $3,000 or more
    464

Property Value

The median value of a property in 11223 is $927,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 11223 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    162
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    68
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    197
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    70
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    291
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    636
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4,496
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4,379

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 11223. The chart below shows the number of properties in 11223 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    15,343
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,676
  • 1950 to 1959
    6,047
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,494
  • 1970 to 1979
    597
  • 1980 to 1989
    480
  • 1990 to 1999
    503
  • 2000 to 2009
    955
  • 2010 to 2013
    557
  • 2014 or later
    16

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 11223 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    11,318
  • 1 vehicle available
    11,002
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,372
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    792

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 11223 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 11223 that commute to work in a particular way.

45.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 11223.

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
    268
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    903
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,625
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,208
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,031
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,047
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,485
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    584
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,911
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    4,480
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    8,922
  • 90 or more minutes
    2,283

Summary

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