The 11239 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Brooklyn, NY (Kings County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 12,772. The 11239 ZIP Code has a median age of 50.6 years, and 35.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. An estimated 19% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $29,172. In this New York region, an estimated 80.8% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $21,557.
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In ZIP Code 11239, 80.8% of the population graduated high school, while 20.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.0% in this Kings County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 14.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 11239 are older than average. The median age of 50.6 years in ZIP Code 11239 is approximately 32.81% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 35.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.6% of the population in 11239 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 11.2% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.9% of 11239 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.3% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.2% |
| 85 years and over | 7.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 11239 is $29,172, while the region's mean household income is $40,847. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,557. The per capita income in ZIP Code 11239 of $21,557 is approximately 45.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,326. An estimated 19.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately102.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.7% of the population in 11239 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 1.1% of 11239 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 11239, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 18.4% of 11239 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 11239 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (59.8%), followed by White (30.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30.4% |
| Black or African American | 59.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 4.9% |
In ZIP Code 11239, 62.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 11.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 21.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.2% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% 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 | 62.8% |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 21.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 1.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 11239, an estimated 65.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Kings County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 65.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 16.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 11239 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 11239 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 11239 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 11239 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 11239 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.82 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.89 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.37 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.74 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.64 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.69 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.45 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.93 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 11239, 46.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 56.9 minutes. Approximately 40.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 11239 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 11239 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 12.5% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 40.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 10.3% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 11239, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 11239 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 | 244 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 164 |
| Debt collection | 19 |
| Checking or savings account | 12 |
| Credit card | 11 |
| Other | 13 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 149 |
| Improper use of your report | 112 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 89 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 61 |
| Managing an account | 11 |
| Other | 41 |