ZIP Code 11221 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 11221

The 11221 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brooklyn, NY (Kings County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 83,322. The 11221 ZIP Code has a median age of 32.0 years, and 13.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is $56,900, while about 19% of the population is living below the poverty line. In this New York region, an estimated 80.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,542.

Population in 11221

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 11221 is 83,322.

Brooklyn, NY

The 11221 ZIP Code is associated with Brooklyn, NY in Kings County.

Area Codes associated with 11221

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 11221 include 718.

Sunrise / Sunset in 11221

Sunrise: 6:51 am
Sunset: 4:32 pm
Sunrise in 11221 6:51 am
Sunrise in 11221 4:32 pm

Weather forecast for 11221

This Afternoon's forecast for 11221: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 11221

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 11221 Good

Internet in 11221

In ZIP Code 11221, an estimated 87.0% of households have a computer, while 76.6% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 11221

In ZIP Code 11221, males make up an estimated 48.0% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 52.0%.

Health Insurance in 11221

Approximately 11.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 11221 (Brooklyn, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 11221

In ZIP Code 11221, 80.9% of the population graduated high school, while 32.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.9% in this Kings County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 11221

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 8.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 10.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 25.9%
Some college, no degree 15.9%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 22.1%
Graduate or professional degree 10.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 11221. 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 11221

Residents of ZIP Code 11221 are younger than average. The median age of 32.0 years in ZIP Code 11221 is approximately 16.01% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.7% of the population in 11221 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 11221 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 11221. 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 11221

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.8%
5 to 9 years 5.3%
10 to 14 years 4.9%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 9.6%
25 to 34 years 23.7%
35 to 44 years 13.9%
45 to 54 years 11.2%
55 to 59 years 5.1%
60 to 64 years 4.3%
65 to 74 years 6.5%
75 to 84 years 3.2%
85 years and over 1.1%

Income in ZIP Code 11221

The median household income in ZIP Code 11221 is $56,900, while the region's mean household income is $80,039. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,542. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11221 of $30,542 is approximately 22.34% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 18.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately95.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 11221 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 5.9% of 11221 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 11221. 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 11221

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 11.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 14.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.4%
$200,000 or more per year 5.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 11221

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11221, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 33.9% of 11221 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11221 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (49.1%), followed by White (30.3%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 11221. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 11221

Industry Percent
White 30.3%
Black or African American 49.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 18.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 11221

In ZIP Code 11221, 63.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 28.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 4.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% 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 11221

Language Spoken Percent
English only 63.8%
Spanish 28.1%
Other Indo-European languages 4.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.9%
Other languages 1.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 11221. 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 11221

The median home value in ZIP Code 11221 in July 2024 comes in at $1,280,510. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $1,239,706 median value in February 2024, and 2% higher than the $1,260,728 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11221, an estimated 58.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 7.1% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kings County region.

Home Values in 11221

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $1,280,510
Jun 2024 $1,277,194
May 2024 $1,272,027
Apr 2024 $1,258,409
Mar 2024 $1,248,027
Feb 2024 $1,239,706
Jan 2024 $1,236,575
Dec 2023 $1,231,821
Nov 2023 $1,230,475
Oct 2023 $1,238,691
Sep 2023 $1,251,565
Aug 2023 $1,260,728

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 11221. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 11221

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.5%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 7.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 4.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 6.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 58.8%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 11221. 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 11221 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 11221. 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 11221

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 11221 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11221 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 11221 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 11221

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 11221. 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 11221. 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 11221

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 11221 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11221 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 11221. This visualizes electricity rates in 11221 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 11221

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 11221 23.21¢/kWh 11.55¢/kWh 10.6¢/kWh
New York 25.21¢/kWh 20.08¢/kWh 9.88¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 11221

Month ZIP Code 11221 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 11221. This visualizes solar power levels in 11221 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 11221

In 11221, 67.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 43.6 minutes. Approximately 24.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11221 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.2% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 11221 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 11221. 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 11221

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 4.6%
Manufacturing 3.0%
Wholesale trade 2.1%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.0%
Information 6.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 13.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 24.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 14.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.6%
Public administration 3.9%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 11221 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11221, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11221 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 11221. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 11221

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 901
Credit reporting or credit repair services 643
Debt collection 151
Checking or savings account 77
Credit card or prepaid card 61
Other 100
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 11221

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 677
Improper use of your report 452
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 231
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 161
Attempts to collect debt not owed 70
Other 342
* 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 11221. 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.