Population & age
- Total population
- 78,506
- Median age
- 42.3
Brooklyn, NY (11203)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11203) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in below the national average at 83.6%. NCES lists 23 schools serving the area, 23 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $68,006, fair market rent of $2,700 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $646,400. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 5.6%
- Black
- 82.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.9%
- Other / multi-racial
- 10.2%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $68,006
- Median home value
- $646,400
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 24.5%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 11,496(39.1%)
- Renter-occupied
- 17,915(60.9%)
- Vacant units
- 3,332
- Built (median)
- 1938
Commute
- Public transit
- 20,482(57.0%)
- Work from home
- 2,434(6.8%)
- Avg commute
- 43.2 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 11,030(14.3%)
- Uninsured
- 299(0.4%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 25,863(87.9%)
- No broadband
- 3,548(12.1%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 39,403(50.2%)
- Non-English at home
- 14,863(20.0%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,350
/month
1 Bed
$2,460
/month
2 Bed
$2,700
/month
3 Bed
$3,380
/month
4 Bed
$3,670
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
30.7%
2.3pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
37.9%
5.9pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
15.0%
7.0pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
83.6%
7.6pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
7.9%
5.1pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
14.8%
3.8pp above the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
23 schools serve this ZIP, including 23 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST CROWN HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–12 | 1,299 |
| KINGS COLLEGIATE CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–12 | 1,226 |
| PS 235 JANICE MARIE KNIGHT SCHOOL | Public | -1–8 | 1,109 |
| IS 285 MEYER LEVIN | Public | 6–8 | 762 |
| PS 181 | Public | -1–8 | 592 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 18 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 26, 2026What these numbers say together
Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11203) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Annual Checkup comes in below the national average at 83.6%. NCES lists 23 schools serving the area, 23 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $68,006, fair market rent of $2,700 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $646,400. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
- Fair market rent for a two-bedroom ($2,700/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 48% of median household income ($68,006, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
- As a predominantly renter community (61% of occupied units, Census ACS), the 23 schools mapped here by NCES are especially relevant for families weighing the neighborhood.
- Strong public-transit usage (57% of commuters, Census ACS B08301) contributes to a mean commute of 43 minutes (Census ACS B08303).
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 15.0%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 11203
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 11203?
30.7%, which is 2.3 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 11203?
15.0%, which is 7.0 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 11203?
37.9%, which is 5.9 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 11203?
23 schools serve this ZIP, including 23 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 11203 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 11203 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 11203?
Yes, 8 high schools serve this ZIP: Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School, Kings Collegiate Charter School, Brooklyn Institute For Liberal Arts, and 5 more. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 11203?
78,506 people live in ZIP 11203, with a median age of 42.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 11203?
$68,006 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 11203 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 11203, 39.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.9% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 11203?
In ZIP 11203, 6.8% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 57.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 11203?
14.3% of the population in ZIP 11203 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 11203 have broadband internet?
87.9% of households in ZIP 11203 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 11203?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (23 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 26, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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