ZIP Code 11203 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 11203

The 11203 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brooklyn, NY (Kings County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 76,085. The 11203 ZIP Code has a median age of 40.2 years, and 22.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $54,457, with an estimated 12% of the population living below the poverty line. In this New York region, an estimated 87.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,306.

Population in 11203

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 11203 is 76,085.

Brooklyn, NY

The 11203 ZIP Code is associated with Brooklyn, NY in Kings County.

Area Codes associated with 11203

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 11203 include 718.

Sunrise / Sunset in 11203

Sunrise: 7:15 am
Sunset: 4:58 pm
Sunrise in 11203 7:15 am
Sunrise in 11203 4:58 pm

Weather forecast for 11203

Today's forecast for 11203: Sunny. High near 34, with temperatures falling to around 31 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 16. Northwest wind around 21 mph.

Current air quality in 11203

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 11203 Good

Internet in 11203

In ZIP Code 11203, an estimated 81.6% of households have a computer, while 78.1% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 11203

In ZIP Code 11203, males make up an estimated 44.4% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 55.6%.

Health Insurance in 11203

Approximately 7.7% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 11203 (Brooklyn, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 11203

In ZIP Code 11203, 87.8% of the population graduated high school, while 24.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.7% in this Kings County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 11203

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.7%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 7.8%
Bachelor's degree 16.6%
Graduate or professional degree 7.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 11203

Residents of ZIP Code 11203 are older than average. The median age of 40.2 years in ZIP Code 11203 is approximately 5.51% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.3% of the population in 11203 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 11203 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 11203

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.7%
5 to 9 years 6.0%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 5.6%
20 to 24 years 6.1%
25 to 34 years 14.3%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 7.4%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 9.8%
75 to 84 years 6.3%
85 years and over 2.1%

Income in ZIP Code 11203

The median household income in ZIP Code 11203 is $54,457, while the region's mean household income is $71,970. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,306. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11203 of $27,306 is approximately 30.57% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 11.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately23.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.4% of the population in 11203 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.6% of 11203 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 11203

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 13.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 15.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.5%
$200,000 or more per year 3.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 11203

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11203, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 6.4% of 11203 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11203 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (90.0%), followed by White (5.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 11203

Industry Percent
White 5.2%
Black or African American 90.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 3.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 11203

In ZIP Code 11203, 80.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 11.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 2.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kings County region.

Language Spoken in 11203

Language Spoken Percent
English only 80.0%
Spanish 5.4%
Other Indo-European languages 11.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 2.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 11203

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11203, an estimated 53.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.2% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kings County region.

Age of Housing in 11203

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.6%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.2%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 14.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 53.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 11203 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 11203

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 11203 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11203 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 11203 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 11203

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.3%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 11203

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 11203 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11203 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes electricity rates in 11203 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 11203

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 11203 23.21¢/kWh 11.55¢/kWh 10.6¢/kWh
New York 24.98¢/kWh 19.1¢/kWh 9.46¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 11203

Month ZIP Code 11203 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.82 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.74 3 6.31
Mar 5.21 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.36 5.13 7.3
May 5.53 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.9 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.67 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.47 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.63 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.92 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.4 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes solar power levels in 11203 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 11203

In 11203, 60.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 46.8 minutes. Approximately 39.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11203 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 9.4% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 11203 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 11203

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 6.2%
Manufacturing 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 8.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 9.4%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 39.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 5.8%
Other services, except public administration 6.2%
Public administration 5.1%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 11203 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11203, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11203 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kings County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 11203

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1985
Credit reporting or credit repair services 857
Debt collection 131
Checking or savings account 68
Credit card 44
Other 100
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 11203

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 1521
Improper use of your report 818
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 302
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 188
Attempts to collect debt not owed 78
Other 278
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 11203. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.