The 11231 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brooklyn, NY (Kings County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 37,874. The 11231 ZIP Code has a median age of 35.9 years, and 13.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $99,643, while about 12% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this New York region, an estimated 88.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $66,330.
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In ZIP Code 11231, 88.6% of the population graduated high school, while 64.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 33.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.6% in this Kings County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 12.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.8% |
| Associate's degree | 2.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 33.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 11231 are younger than average. The median age of 35.9 years in ZIP Code 11231 is approximately 5.77% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.2% of the population in 11231 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 17.5% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 11231 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 17.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 11231 is $99,643, while the region's mean household income is $159,642. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $66,330. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11231 of $66,330 is approximately 68.67% more than the per capita income in New York overall of $39,326. An estimated 12.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately30.53% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.8% of the population in 11231 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 13.2% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 5.3% of 11231 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 25.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11231, 94.9% is one race, while 5.1% are two or more races. Approximately 16.6% of 11231 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11231 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.6%), followed by Black or African American (17.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Black or African American | 17.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.9% |
| Some other race | 6.6% |
In ZIP Code 11231, 74.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.9% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 74.9% |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 8.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.4% |
| Other languages | 0.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 11231 in April 2024 comes in at $2,814,827. The April 2024 value is approximately 0% higher than the $2,802,795 median value in November 2023, and -1% lower than the $2,854,960 median value in May 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11231, an estimated 61.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 8.6% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kings County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | $2,814,827 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,799,316 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,782,286 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,782,336 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,790,183 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,802,795 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,825,214 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,845,949 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,863,342 |
| Jul 2023 | $2,873,793 |
| Jun 2023 | $2,866,207 |
| May 2023 | $2,854,960 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 61.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 11231 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 30.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 11231 is high blood pressure, as approximately 21.5% of adults 18 and older in this Kings County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 16.1% |
| High blood pressure | 21.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 4.8% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 8.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11231 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.9% of those 18 and above in 11231 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 11231 include sleeping less than 7 hours (32.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (23.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 70.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 73.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 67.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| Current smoking | 11.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.9% |
| Obesity | 23.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11231 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 11231 | 23.21¢/kWh | 11.55¢/kWh | 10.6¢/kWh |
| New York | 24.23¢/kWh | 18.58¢/kWh | 7.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 11231 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.79 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.82 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.15 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.3 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.46 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.63 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.55 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.67 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 11231, 73.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.0 minutes. Approximately 25.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11231 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 19.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 11231 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.4% |
| Retail trade | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.4% |
| Information | 11.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 25.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11231, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 11231 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kings County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 419 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 335 |
| Checking or savings account | 27 |
| Debt collection | 22 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 15 |
| Other | 27 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 264 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 200 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 168 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 122 |
| Managing an account | 17 |
| Other | 74 |