ZIP Code 11228 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 11228

The 11228 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brooklyn, NY (Kings County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 44,348. The 11228 ZIP Code has a median age of 41.5 years, and 22.1% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $72,902, while about 10% of the population lives below the poverty line. In this New York region, an estimated 80.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $34,183.

Population in 11228

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 11228 is 44,348.

Brooklyn, NY

The 11228 ZIP Code is associated with Brooklyn, NY in Kings County.

Area Codes associated with 11228

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 11228 include 718.

Sunrise / Sunset in 11228

Sunrise: 6:43 am
Sunset: 4:38 pm
Sunrise in 11228 6:43 am
Sunrise in 11228 4:38 pm

Weather forecast for 11228

This Afternoon's forecast for 11228: Sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

Current air quality in 11228

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 11228 Fair

Internet in 11228

In ZIP Code 11228, an estimated 90.2% of households have a computer, while 86.6% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 11228

In ZIP Code 11228, males make up an estimated 49.0% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 51.0%.

Health Insurance in 11228

Approximately 8.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 11228 (Brooklyn, NY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Education levels in ZIP Code 11228

In ZIP Code 11228, 80.8% of the population graduated high school, while 35.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 12.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.7% in this Kings County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 11228

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 12.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.7%
Some college, no degree 10.3%
Associate's degree 7.1%
Bachelor's degree 22.5%
Graduate or professional degree 13.1%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 11228. 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 11228

Residents of ZIP Code 11228 are older than average. The median age of 41.5 years in ZIP Code 11228 is approximately 8.92% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.9% of the population in 11228 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.7% of 11228 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 11228. 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 11228

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.2%
5 to 9 years 5.0%
10 to 14 years 5.6%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 5.4%
25 to 34 years 13.8%
35 to 44 years 12.9%
45 to 54 years 13.9%
55 to 59 years 6.9%
60 to 64 years 6.4%
65 to 74 years 9.4%
75 to 84 years 6.0%
85 years and over 2.7%

Income in ZIP Code 11228

The median household income in ZIP Code 11228 is $72,902, while the region's mean household income is $100,396. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,183. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11228 of $34,183 is approximately 13.08% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 9.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately3.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.7% of the population in 11228 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 4.0% of 11228 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 11228. 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 11228

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 4.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 9.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 9.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 9.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 14.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.6%
$200,000 or more per year 10.7%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 11228

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11228, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 12.4% of 11228 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11228 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (55.7%), followed by Asian (38.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 11228. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 11228

Industry Percent
White 55.7%
Black or African American 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 38.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 5.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 11228

In ZIP Code 11228, 39.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 15.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 31.7% of homes. Lastly, 3.8% 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 11228

Language Spoken Percent
English only 39.8%
Spanish 8.8%
Other Indo-European languages 15.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 31.7%
Other languages 3.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 11228. 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 11228

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11228, an estimated 61.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 11.5% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kings County region.

Age of Housing in 11228

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.2%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 2.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 3.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 11.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 61.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 11228. 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 11228 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 11228. 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 11228

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 11228 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11228 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 11228 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 11228

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 11228. 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 11228. 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 11228

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 11228 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11228 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.99 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.12% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.28% 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 11228. This visualizes electricity rates in 11228 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 11228

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 11228 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 11228

Month ZIP Code 11228 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.92 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.58 3 6.31
Mar 5 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.42 5.13 7.3
May 5.73 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.65 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.96 6.22 6.51
Aug 6 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.45 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.81 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.01 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.41 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 11228. This visualizes solar power levels in 11228 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 11228

In 11228, 59.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 43.8 minutes. Approximately 27.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11228 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 11228 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 11228. 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 11228

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 6.8%
Manufacturing 4.7%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Retail trade 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.0%
Information 2.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 27.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.5%
Public administration 4.1%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 11228 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11228, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11228 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 11228. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 11228

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 182
Credit reporting or credit repair services 73
Checking or savings account 25
Credit card or prepaid card 16
Debt collection 12
Other 40
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 11228

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 156
Improper use of your report 69
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 26
Managing an account 15
Getting a credit card 9
Other 73
* 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 11228. 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.