The 11226 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brooklyn, NY (Kings County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 99,558. The 11226 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.5 years, and 15.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $58,257, while an estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. In this New York region, an estimated 86.0% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,735.
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In ZIP Code 11226, 86.0% of the population graduated high school, while 30.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.4% in this Kings County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.5% |
| Associate's degree | 5.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 11226 are younger than average. The median age of 34.5 years in ZIP Code 11226 is approximately 9.45% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.2% of the population in 11226 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 11226 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 14.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 11226 is $58,257, while the region's mean household income is $75,774. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,735. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11226 of $28,735 is approximately 26.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 11.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately16.84% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.2% of the population in 11226 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 5.2% of 11226 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11226, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 16.4% of 11226 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11226 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (69.1%), followed by White (17.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 69.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 10.9% |
In ZIP Code 11226, 63.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 14.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 17.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 3.9% 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 | 63.2% |
| Spanish | 14.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 17.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 3.9% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 11226 in July 2024 comes in at $1,164,792. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $1,131,899 median value in February 2024, and 2% higher than the $1,146,692 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11226, an estimated 70.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 7.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Kings County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | $1,164,792 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,163,341 |
| May 2024 | $1,158,376 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,148,249 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,137,904 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,131,899 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,130,977 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,132,914 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,135,664 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,138,807 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,143,706 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,146,692 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 70.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11226 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).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 11226 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 11226 | 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 |
In 11226, 66.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 45.6 minutes. Approximately 33.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11226 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 11226 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.2% |
| Information | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 33.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.4% |
| Public administration | 3.9% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11226, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11226 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.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 2252 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1201 |
| Debt collection | 210 |
| Checking or savings account | 93 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 52 |
| Other | 144 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 1411 |
| Improper use of your report | 1092 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 584 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 273 |
| Written notification about debt | 98 |
| Other | 494 |