Population & age
- Total population
- 89,976
- Median age
- 42.6
Brooklyn, NY (11234)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11234) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 25.1%. NCES lists 10 schools serving the area, 10 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 $91,379, fair market rent of $2,900 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $715,400. 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
- 37.7%
- Black
- 43.7%
- Asian
- 8.1%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 8.9%
- Other / multi-racial
- 10.1%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $91,379
- Median home value
- $715,400
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 36.0%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 22,285(68.3%)
- Renter-occupied
- 10,321(31.7%)
- Vacant units
- 2,744
- Built (median)
- 1953
Commute
- Public transit
- 15,851(39.3%)
- Work from home
- 3,203(7.9%)
- Avg commute
- 44.8 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 8,470(9.4%)
- Uninsured
- 436(0.5%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 29,458(90.3%)
- No broadband
- 3,148(9.7%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 32,417(36.0%)
- Non-English at home
- 27,917(32.7%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,520
/month
1 Bed
$2,650
/month
2 Bed
$2,900
/month
3 Bed
$3,630
/month
4 Bed
$3,950
/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
25.1%
7.9pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
31.9%
Tracks close to the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
15.6%
6.4pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
82.2%
6.2pp above the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
6.6%
6.4pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
11.6%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
10 schools serve this ZIP, including 10 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 207 ELIZABETH G LEARY | Public | -1–8 | 1,022 |
| SUCCESS ACADEMY CS - BERGEN BEACH | Public | 0–7 | 949 |
| PS 222 KATHERINE R SNYDER | Public | 0–5 | 788 |
| PS 312 BERGEN BEACH | Public | -1–5 | 701 |
| HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | Public | 0–8 | 595 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 5 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 11234) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 26. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 25.1%. NCES lists 10 schools serving the area, 10 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 $91,379, fair market rent of $2,900 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $715,400. 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 ($2,900/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 38% of median household income ($91,379, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
- Strong public-transit usage (39% of commuters, Census ACS B08301) contributes to a mean commute of 45 minutes (Census ACS B08303).
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 15.6%. 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 11234
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 11234?
25.1%, which is 7.9 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 11234?
15.6%, which is 6.4 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 11234?
31.9%, which is 0.1 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 11234?
10 schools serve this ZIP, including 10 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 26, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 11234 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 11234 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 11234?
No high schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 26, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 11234?
89,976 people live in ZIP 11234, with a median age of 42.6 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 11234?
$91,379 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 11234 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 11234, 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 11234?
In ZIP 11234, 7.9% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 39.3% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 11234?
9.4% of the population in ZIP 11234 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 11234 have broadband internet?
90.3% of households in ZIP 11234 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 11234?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (10 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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