ZIP Code 11215 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 11215

The 11215 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brooklyn, NY (Kings County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 69,873. The 11215 ZIP Code has a median age of 36.5 years, and 13.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is approximately $132,091, and an estimated 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this New York region, an estimated 93.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $74,942.

Population in 11215

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 11215 is 69,873.

Brooklyn, NY

The 11215 ZIP Code is associated with Brooklyn, NY in Kings County.

Area Codes associated with 11215

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 11215 include 718.

Sunrise / Sunset in 11215

Sunrise: 7:18 am
Sunset: 4:35 pm
Sunrise in 11215 7:18 am
Sunrise in 11215 4:35 pm

Weather forecast for 11215

Today's forecast for 11215: Rain and areas of fog after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 11215

Air quality: Poor Air quality scale in 11215 Poor

Internet in 11215

In ZIP Code 11215, an estimated 95.4% of households have a computer, while 91.8% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 11215

In ZIP Code 11215, males make up an estimated 48.0% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 52.0%.

Health Insurance in 11215

Approximately 4.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 11215 (Brooklyn, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 11215

In ZIP Code 11215, 93.9% of the population graduated high school, while 76.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 40.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 7.6% in this Kings County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 11215

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 7.6%
Some college, no degree 6.4%
Associate's degree 3.2%
Bachelor's degree 36.4%
Graduate or professional degree 40.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 11215. 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 11215

Residents of ZIP Code 11215 are younger than average. The median age of 36.5 years in ZIP Code 11215 is approximately 4.2% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.1% of the population in 11215 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 19.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 11215 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 11215. 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 11215

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.9%
5 to 9 years 6.0%
10 to 14 years 5.0%
15 to 19 years 3.5%
20 to 24 years 3.3%
25 to 34 years 21.1%
35 to 44 years 19.5%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 5.0%
60 to 64 years 4.2%
65 to 74 years 6.7%
75 to 84 years 3.2%
85 years and over 1.0%

Income in ZIP Code 11215

The median household income in ZIP Code 11215 is $132,091, while the region's mean household income is $183,544. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $74,942. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11215 of $74,942 is approximately 90.57% more than the per capita income in New York overall of $39,326. An estimated 3.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 61.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.2% of the population in 11215 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.1% of 11215 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 11215. 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 11215

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 3.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 4.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 9.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 10.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 13.9%
$200,000 or more per year 30.2%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 11215

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11215, 94.5% is one race, while 5.5% are two or more races. Approximately 15.0% of 11215 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11215 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.2%), followed by Asian (11.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 11215. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 11215

Industry Percent
White 82.2%
Black or African American 6.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 11.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 5.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 11215

In ZIP Code 11215, 77.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 11215

Language Spoken Percent
English only 77.4%
Spanish 9.9%
Other Indo-European languages 7.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.0%
Other languages 1.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 11215. 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 11215

The median home value in ZIP Code 11215 in July 2024 comes in at $2,463,052. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $2,405,125 median value in February 2024, and 2% higher than the $2,417,738 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11215, an estimated 73.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 5.1% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kings County region.

Home Values in 11215

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $2,463,052
Jun 2024 $2,464,038
May 2024 $2,461,526
Apr 2024 $2,436,472
Mar 2024 $2,418,310
Feb 2024 $2,405,125
Jan 2024 $2,399,146
Dec 2023 $2,391,505
Nov 2023 $2,387,715
Oct 2023 $2,397,522
Sep 2023 $2,410,906
Aug 2023 $2,417,738

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 11215. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 11215

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 5.1%
Built between 1990 and 1999 1.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 1.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 73.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 11215. 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 11215 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 11215. 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 11215

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 11215 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11215 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 11215 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 11215

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 11215. 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 11215. 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 11215

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 11215 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11215 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.97 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.63% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.58% 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 11215. This visualizes electricity rates in 11215 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 11215

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 11215 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 11215

Month ZIP Code 11215 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.85 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.73 3 6.31
Mar 4.96 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.73 5.13 7.3
May 5.19 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.73 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.9 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.73 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.8 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.04 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.48 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 11215. This visualizes solar power levels in 11215 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 11215

In 11215, 76.5% 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 40.3 minutes. Approximately 25.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11215 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 23.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 11215 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 11215. 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 11215

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 2.4%
Manufacturing 2.5%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Retail trade 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.3%
Information 10.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 8.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 25.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.5%
Public administration 3.2%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 11215 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11215, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11215 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 11215. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 11215

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 234
Credit reporting or credit repair services 133
Checking or savings account 66
Credit card or prepaid card 39
Debt collection 32
Other 82
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 11215

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 174
Improper use of your report 83
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 67
Managing an account 47
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 45
Other 170
* 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 11215. 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.