Population & age
- Total population
- 71,812
- Median age
- 40.6
Brooklyn, NY (11209)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11209) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 20.8%. NCES lists 7 schools serving the area, 7 non-charter. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $88,546, fair market rent of $3,240 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $935,000. 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
- 67.0%
- Black
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 13.5%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 19.7%
- Other / multi-racial
- 15.2%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $88,546
- Median home value
- $935,000
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 47.5%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 10,920(36.2%)
- Renter-occupied
- 19,259(63.8%)
- Vacant units
- 3,168
- Built (median)
- 1938
Commute
- Public transit
- 16,121(46.1%)
- Work from home
- 6,396(18.3%)
- Avg commute
- 37.2 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 7,636(10.7%)
- Uninsured
- 289(0.4%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 27,166(90.0%)
- No broadband
- 3,013(10.0%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 22,563(31.4%)
- Non-English at home
- 30,752(45.5%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,820
/month
1 Bed
$2,960
/month
2 Bed
$3,240
/month
3 Bed
$4,060
/month
4 Bed
$4,410
/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
20.8%
12.2pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
25.8%
6.2pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
16.9%
5.1pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
79.3%
3.3pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
6.9%
6.1pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
9.0%
2.0pp below the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
7 schools serve this ZIP, including 7 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL | Public | 9–12 | 4,644 |
| PS 102 BAYVIEW (THE) | Public | 0–5 | 1,298 |
| PS/IS 104 FORT HAMILTON SCHOOL (THE) | Public | 0–8 | 1,198 |
| PS/IS 30 MARY WHITE OVINGTON | Public | 0–8 | 968 |
| RALPH A FABRIZIO SCHOOL | Public | 0–5 | 964 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 2 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 11209) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 20.8%. NCES lists 7 schools serving the area, 7 non-charter. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $88,546, fair market rent of $3,240 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $935,000. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.
- Fair market rent for a two-bedroom ($3,240/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 44% of median household income ($88,546, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
- As a predominantly renter community (64% of occupied units, Census ACS), the 7 schools mapped here by NCES are especially relevant for families weighing the neighborhood.
- Strong public-transit usage (46% of commuters, Census ACS B08301) contributes to a mean commute of 37 minutes (Census ACS B08303).
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 16.9%. 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 11209
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 11209?
20.8%, which is 12.2 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 11209?
16.9%, which is 5.1 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 11209?
25.8%, which is 6.2 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 11209?
7 schools serve this ZIP, including 7 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 11209 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 11209 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 11209?
Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Fort Hamilton High School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 11209?
71,812 people live in ZIP 11209, with a median age of 40.6 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 11209?
$88,546 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 11209 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 11209, 36.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.8% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 11209?
In ZIP 11209, 18.3% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 46.1% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 11209?
10.7% of the population in ZIP 11209 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 11209 have broadband internet?
90.0% of households in ZIP 11209 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 11209?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (7 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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