11238 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 11238, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

11238 is a zip code in Kings County, New York, which covers Brooklyn, with a total population of 58,597 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 11238 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 11238.

The estimated population of people living in 11238 is 58,597, with a median age of 35.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 11238 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
58,597
+6.34%
+5.77%
2020
55,102
 -0.2% -
2019
55,210
+1.23%
-
2018
54,540
 -1.55% -
2017
55,398
 - -

Population of 11238 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 11238 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
48.3%
39.8%
 +21.36%
Black/African American
28%
38.2%
 -26.70%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
11.3%
11.2%
 +0.89%
Asian
6.2%
5.9%
 +5.08%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.7%
4.2%
 +35.71%
Other
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 11238 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 11238 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 11238 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 11238 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.3 -2.22% 35.7 -1.11% 34.8 -3.33%
2020 36.1 0% 36.1 +1.12% 36 -1.37%
2019 36.1 +0.84% 35.7 +1.42% 36.5 +0.27%
2018 35.8 +0.56% 35.2 +0.57% 36.4 +0.55%
2017 35.6 - 35 - 36.2 -

The median age of the 11238 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 11238 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 2,853 +12.07% 2,638 +26.29% 3,174 3,372
10 to 19 1,864 -15.03% 1,621 +24.38% 1,594 2,047
20 to 29 4,461 -25.22% 5,619 +8.3% 3,400 5,957
30 to 39 6,163 +15.12% 6,950 +17.97% 7,147 8,259
40 to 49 3,678 +13.42% 3,879 +12.89% 4,188 4,390
50 to 59 2,690 +1.56% 3,103 -1.31% 2,729 3,056
60 to 69 2,714 -25.36% 2,906 -2.14% 2,086 2,783
70+ 1,400 +25.04% 2,859 -7.25% 1,775 2,640

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 11238 zip code is $114,427.00.

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 11238.

  • Under 25
    $70,457.00
  • 25 to 44
    $145,621.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,443.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,667.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 11238 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 11238, 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 11238 is currently $150,940.00.

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.

25.46% of households in 11238 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 11238 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.33%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.31%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 11238 is $67,950.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 11238 by the total population of 11238.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 11238 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 11238 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
    30.82%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.37%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 11238 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 11238 zip over the age of 16 is 49,451.

Of those people, a total of 76.60% 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 11238 is 71.80%.

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 11238 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,041 17.20% 19.60%
20 to 24 years 2,041 75.60% 11.50%
25 to 29 years 7,316 92.20% 4.90%
30 to 34 years 9,382 92.00% 8.00%
35 to 44 years 10,433 90.20% 3.90%
45 to 54 years 6,925 87.40% 8.20%
55 to 59 years 3,029 71.20% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 2,471 67.10% 7.80%
65 to 74 years 4,151 29.60% 2.80%
75 years and over 2,662 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 11238. 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 25,779 86.60% 4.60%
Black or African American 15,249 58.10% 8.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 168 49.40% 19.30%
Asian 3,352 85.20% 4.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,413 67.00% 13.10%
Two or more races 3,490 80.20% 9.60%
Hispanic or Latino 5,365 70.80% 10.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 24,031 87.30% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 11238 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 11238 is 35,524, with median earnings of $73,953.00.

Women in 11238 are earning approximately 94.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 35,524 $73,953.00
Male 16,272 $76,434.00
Female 19,252 $72,056.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 11238 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 6,170 $106,722.00
Business and Financial 3,361 $85,306.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,128 $117,041.00
Architecture and Engineering 516 $78,676.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 744 $76,167.00
Community and Social Service 670 $60,941.00
Legal 1,530 $147,841.00
Educational and Library 3,052 $64,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6,342 $77,302.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,129 $85,199.00
Healthcare Support 927 $20,871.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 505 $42,844.00
Law Enforcement 146 $103,947.00
Food Preparation and Serving 810 $33,986.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 560 $38,826.00
Personal Care and Service 658 $21,500.00
Sales 2,269 $64,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,522 $55,392.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $45,729.00
Construction and Extraction 211 $55,335.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 168 $33,980.00
Production 445 $40,260.00
Transportation and Material Moving 328 $38,611.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 11238 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 11238.

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 2,917 $104,489.00 3,253 $109,313.00
Business and Financial 1,393 $84,306.00 1,968 $85,448.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,535 $127,760.00 593 $88,723.00
Architecture and Engineering 290 $85,000.00 226 $73,714.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 274 $107,969.00 470 $69,615.00
Community and Social Service 159 $70,042.00 511 $60,693.00
Legal 730 $156,500.00 800 $131,042.00
Educational and Library 799 $62,386.00 2,253 $66,860.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3,177 $81,087.00 3,165 $73,870.00
Healthcare Practitioners 263 $83,105.00 866 $86,534.00
Healthcare Support 148 $45,411.00 779 $19,430.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 343 $39,323.00 162 $150,750.00
Law Enforcement 91 $103,980.00 55 $97,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 458 $37,900.00 352 $33,111.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 331 $62,953.00 229 $31,729.00
Personal Care and Service 199 $32,292.00 459 $18,107.00
Sales 1,258 $74,130.00 1,011 $59,700.00
Office and Administrative Support 715 $64,387.00 1,807 $43,966.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 65 $45,729.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 199 $55,148.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 146 $33,418.00 22 $0.00
Production 311 $40,503.00 134 $28,654.00
Transportation and Material Moving 301 $37,292.00 27 $0.00

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 26,009 households in 11238, with an average household size of 2.22 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 11,613 families living in the 11238 zip code with an average family size of 3.02 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 11238:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,333 773 2,507 14,396
Average Household Size 3.07 2.9 3.27 1.52
Total Families 8,333 773 2,507 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.56 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 11,613 families living in 11238, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 11238:

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 28,218 housing units in 11238.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 26,009 92.17%
Vacant 2,209 7.83%

63.83% of the total 28,218 housing units in 11238 are rental units. This is approximately 18,012 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,634 are occupied by the owner - or 27.05% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 11238 is $2,113.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 11238 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
    363
  • Less than $500
    1,026
  • $500 to $999
    1,687
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,980
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,694
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2,735
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2,881
  • $3,000 or more
    4,009

Property Value

The median value of a property in 11238 is $1,022,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 11238 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    243
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    62
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    30
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    76
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    54
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    413
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,830
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3,926

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 11238. The chart below shows the number of properties in 11238 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    16,122
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,877
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,647
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,420
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,183
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,052
  • 1990 to 1999
    776
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,354
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,764
  • 2014 or later
    23

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 11238 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    17,263
  • 1 vehicle available
    7,727
  • 2 vehicles available
    877
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    142

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 11238 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 11238 that commute to work in a particular way.

38.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 11238.

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
    211
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    460
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    890
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,208
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,242
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,281
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,864
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    2,320
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2,845
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    7,265
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,369
  • 90 or more minutes
    587

Summary

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