Population & age
- Total population
- 91,236
- Median age
- 32.3
Brooklyn, NY (11221)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11221) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in below the national average at 25.0%. NCES lists 33 schools serving the area, 33 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 $77,600, fair market rent of $3,160 for a two-bedroom, and a 21.5% 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
- 23.3%
- Black
- 43.2%
- Asian
- 5.1%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 31.0%
- Other / multi-racial
- 27.6%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $77,600
- Median home value
- $1,082,200
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 39.0%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 7,467(21.2%)
- Renter-occupied
- 27,778(78.8%)
- Vacant units
- 2,717
- Built (median)
- 1938
Commute
- Public transit
- 27,263(56.7%)
- Work from home
- 7,210(15.0%)
- Avg commute
- 36.6 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 19,547(21.5%)
- Uninsured
- 440(0.5%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 30,210(85.7%)
- No broadband
- 5,035(14.3%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 23,028(25.2%)
- Non-English at home
- 30,127(34.8%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,750
/month
1 Bed
$2,880
/month
2 Bed
$3,160
/month
3 Bed
$3,960
/month
4 Bed
$4,300
/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
26.5%
6.5pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
25.0%
7.0pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
17.2%
4.8pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
76.9%
Tracks close to the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
11.1%
Tracks close to the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
9.7%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
33 schools serve this ZIP, including 33 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXCELLENCE GIRLS CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–12 | 1,379 |
| BUSHWICK ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–8 | 893 |
| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST NORTH BROOKLYN PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–7 | 778 |
| BROOKLYN EXCELSIOR CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–8 | 709 |
| BROOKLYN HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND TECHNOLOGY | Public | 9–12 | 626 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 28 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 11221) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in below the national average at 25.0%. NCES lists 33 schools serving the area, 33 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 $77,600, fair market rent of $3,160 for a two-bedroom, and a 21.5% 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 ($3,160/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 49% of median household income ($77,600, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
- As a predominantly renter community (79% of occupied units, Census ACS), the 33 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 37 minutes (Census ACS B08303).
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 17.2%. 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 11221
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 11221?
26.5%, which is 6.5 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 11221?
17.2%, which is 4.8 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 11221?
25.0%, which is 7.0 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 11221?
33 schools serve this ZIP, including 33 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 11221 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 11221 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 11221?
Yes, 10 high schools serve this ZIP: Excellence Girls Charter School, Brooklyn High School For Law And Technology, Ember Charter School, and 7 more. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 11221?
91,236 people live in ZIP 11221, with a median age of 32.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 11221?
$77,600 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 11221 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 11221, 21.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.8% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 11221?
In ZIP 11221, 15.0% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 56.7% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 11221?
21.5% of the population in ZIP 11221 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 11221 have broadband internet?
85.7% of households in ZIP 11221 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 11221?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (33 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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