ZIP Code 11206 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 11206

The 11206 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brooklyn, NY (Kings County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 88,422. The 11206 ZIP Code has a median age of 29.3 years, and 11.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $39,753, while an estimated 32% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. In this New York region, an estimated 75.0% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,607.

Population in 11206

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 11206 is 88,422.

Brooklyn, NY

The 11206 ZIP Code is associated with Brooklyn, NY in Kings County.

Area Codes associated with 11206

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 11206 include 347, 718, and 917.

Sunrise / Sunset in 11206

Sunrise: 7:18 am
Sunset: 4:34 pm
Sunrise in 11206 7:18 am
Sunrise in 11206 4:34 pm

Weather forecast for 11206

This Afternoon's forecast for 11206: Sunny. High near 38, with temperatures falling to around 36 in the afternoon. North wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 11206

Air quality: Poor Air quality scale in 11206 Poor

Internet in 11206

In ZIP Code 11206, an estimated 82.5% of households have a computer, while 71.9% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 11206

In ZIP Code 11206, males make up an estimated 48.6% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 51.4%.

Health Insurance in 11206

Approximately 14.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 11206 (Brooklyn, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 11206

In ZIP Code 11206, 75.0% of the population graduated high school, while 28.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.0% in this Kings County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 11206

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 13.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.0%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 20.9%
Graduate or professional degree 7.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 11206. 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 11206

Residents of ZIP Code 11206 are younger than average. The median age of 29.3 years in ZIP Code 11206 is approximately 23.1% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.5% of the population in 11206 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 11206 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 11206. 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 11206

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.7%
5 to 9 years 7.7%
10 to 14 years 7.5%
15 to 19 years 6.7%
20 to 24 years 8.7%
25 to 34 years 21.5%
35 to 44 years 11.9%
45 to 54 years 9.1%
55 to 59 years 4.4%
60 to 64 years 3.9%
65 to 74 years 5.6%
75 to 84 years 3.4%
85 years and over 0.9%

Income in ZIP Code 11206

The median household income in ZIP Code 11206 is $39,753, while the region's mean household income is $66,318. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,607. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11206 of $23,607 is approximately 39.97% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 31.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately235.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 13.5% of the population in 11206 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 12.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 5.5% of 11206 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 11206. 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 11206

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 10.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.2%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 9.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 10.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.6%
$200,000 or more per year 5.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 11206

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11206, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 37.6% of 11206 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11206 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (49.4%), followed by Black or African American (26.9%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 11206. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 11206

Industry Percent
White 49.4%
Black or African American 26.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 7.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.5%
Some other race 18.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 11206

In ZIP Code 11206, 44.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 31.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 18.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.1% 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 11206

Language Spoken Percent
English only 44.3%
Spanish 31.2%
Other Indo-European languages 18.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 5.4%
Other languages 1.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 11206. 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 11206

The median home value in ZIP Code 11206 in July 2024 comes in at $1,174,705. The July 2024 value is approximately 5% higher than the $1,120,110 median value in February 2024, and -0% lower than the $1,179,208 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11206, an estimated 29.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.2% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kings County region.

Home Values in 11206

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $1,174,705
Jun 2024 $1,171,963
May 2024 $1,165,846
Apr 2024 $1,148,659
Mar 2024 $1,134,068
Feb 2024 $1,120,110
Jan 2024 $1,117,567
Dec 2023 $1,117,499
Nov 2023 $1,125,959
Oct 2023 $1,140,537
Sep 2023 $1,161,978
Aug 2023 $1,179,208

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 11206. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 11206

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 6.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 3.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 12.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.1%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 29.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 11206. 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 11206 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 11206. 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 11206

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 11206 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11206 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 11206 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 11206

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 86%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 11206. 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 11206. 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 11206

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 11206 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11206 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.96 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.39% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.73% 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 11206. This visualizes electricity rates in 11206 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 11206

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 11206 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 11206

Month ZIP Code 11206 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.65 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.62 3 6.31
Mar 5.19 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.35 5.13 7.3
May 5.76 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.62 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.97 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.9 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.46 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.63 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.9 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.43 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 11206. This visualizes solar power levels in 11206 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 11206

In 11206, 62.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.8 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11206 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 11206 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 11206. 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 11206

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 2.9%
Manufacturing 4.4%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 11.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.1%
Information 5.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 3.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 11206 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11206, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11206 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 11206. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 11206

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 1025
Credit reporting or credit repair services 705
Checking or savings account 94
Debt collection 73
Credit card or prepaid card 42
Other 81
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 11206

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 843
Improper use of your report 464
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 278
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 147
Managing an account 53
Other 235
* 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 11206. 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.