Population & age
- Total population
- 84,006
- Median age
- 37.2
Brooklyn, NY (11212)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11212) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 39.1%. NCES lists 37 schools serving the area, 37 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 $35,840, fair market rent of $2,510 for a two-bedroom, and a 32.9% poverty rate (well above the ~12% US average). 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
- 6.6%
- Black
- 73.1%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 19.5%
- Other / multi-racial
- 19.1%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $35,840
- Median home value
- $565,200
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 15.4%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 14.2%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 4,632(14.4%)
- Renter-occupied
- 27,459(85.6%)
- Vacant units
- 2,438
- Built (median)
- 1953
Commute
- Public transit
- 19,090(65.3%)
- Work from home
- 1,225(4.2%)
- Avg commute
- 48.3 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 27,283(32.9%)
- Uninsured
- 485(0.6%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 25,805(80.4%)
- No broadband
- 6,286(19.6%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 28,240(33.6%)
- Non-English at home
- 17,062(21.8%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,170
/month
1 Bed
$2,260
/month
2 Bed
$2,510
/month
3 Bed
$3,120
/month
4 Bed
$3,370
/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
35.3%
2.3pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
39.1%
7.1pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
16.8%
5.2pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
82.0%
6.0pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
13.2%
Tracks close to the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
17.3%
6.3pp above the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
37 schools serve this ZIP, including 37 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–12 | 1,654 |
| LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY OCEAN HILL CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–12 | 1,348 |
| BROWNSVILLE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–8 | 1,049 |
| PS 189 BILINGUAL CENTER (THE) | Public | 0–8 | 934 |
| LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–8 | 711 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 32 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 11212) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 39.1%. NCES lists 37 schools serving the area, 37 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 $35,840, fair market rent of $2,510 for a two-bedroom, and a 32.9% poverty rate (well above the ~12% US average). 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 ($2,510/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 84% of median household income ($35,840, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
- Lower median household income ($35,840, Census ACS) sits alongside an above-average 35.3% obesity rate (CDC PLACES) — a pattern that correlates with reduced healthcare access in lower-income areas.
- As a predominantly renter community (86% of occupied units, Census ACS), the 37 schools mapped here by NCES are especially relevant for families weighing the neighborhood.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 16.8%. 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 11212
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 11212?
35.3%, which is 2.3 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 11212?
16.8%, which is 5.2 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 11212?
39.1%, which is 7.1 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 11212?
37 schools serve this ZIP, including 37 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 11212 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 11212 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 11212?
Yes, 9 high schools serve this ZIP: Brooklyn Ascend Charter School, Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School, Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School, and 6 more. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 11212?
84,006 people live in ZIP 11212, with a median age of 37.2 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 11212?
$35,840 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 11212 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 11212, 14.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 85.6% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 11212?
In ZIP 11212, 4.2% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 65.3% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 11212?
32.9% of the population in ZIP 11212 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 11212 have broadband internet?
80.4% of households in ZIP 11212 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 11212?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (37 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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