ZIP Code 11203
Primary City: | Brooklyn, NY (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | East Flatbush|Brooklyn |
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County: | Kings County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (3:45am) |
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Area code: | 212 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 40.65, -73.93 ZIP (~1 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 11203
The cities below are at least partially located in ZIP code 11203. In addition to the primary city for a ZIP code,
USPS also publishes a list of other acceptable cities that can be used with ZIP code 11203. However, if you are mailing something
to ZIP code 11203, you should not use any of the cities listed as unacceptable. Choose from the primary or acceptable cities when mailing
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- Primary city:
- Brooklyn, NY
Stats and Demographics for the 11203 ZIP Code
ZIP code 11203 is located in southeast New York and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has an extremely large population density.
The people living in ZIP code 11203 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also an extremely large number of single parents and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 11203 ZIP code is slightly less than average compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
76,174 |
|
Population Density |
35,502 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
28,087 |
|
Median Home Value |
$426,100 |
|
Land Area |
2.15 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.00 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
26,420 |
|
Median Household Income |
$48,400 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 39 | | Male Median Age: | 36 | | Female Median Age: | 41 | |
Male | 2,161 | 2,199 | 2,310 | 2,636 | 2,631 | 2,544 | 2,185 | 2,044 | 2,153 | 2,366 | 2,362 | 2,088 | 1,892 | 1,535 | 1,171 | 814 | 490 | 262 |
Female | 2,109 | 2,106 | 2,365 | 2,557 | 2,919 | 2,898 | 2,811 | 2,748 | 2,747 | 3,096 | 3,408 | 3,025 | 2,545 | 2,255 | 1,788 | 1,236 | 896 | 822 |
Total | 4,270 | 4,305 | 4,675 | 5,193 | 5,550 | 5,442 | 4,996 | 4,792 | 4,900 | 5,462 | 5,770 | 5,113 | 4,437 | 3,790 | 2,959 | 2,050 | 1,386 | 1,084 |
Under 5 | 2,161 | 2,109 | 4,270 |
5-9 | 2,199 | 2,106 | 4,305 |
10-14 | 2,310 | 2,365 | 4,675 |
15-19 | 2,636 | 2,557 | 5,193 |
20-24 | 2,631 | 2,919 | 5,550 |
25-29 | 2,544 | 2,898 | 5,442 |
30-34 | 2,185 | 2,811 | 4,996 |
35-39 | 2,044 | 2,748 | 4,792 |
40-44 | 2,153 | 2,747 | 4,900 |
45-49 | 2,366 | 3,096 | 5,462 |
50-54 | 2,362 | 3,408 | 5,770 |
55-59 | 2,088 | 3,025 | 5,113 |
60-64 | 1,892 | 2,545 | 4,437 |
65-69 | 1,535 | 2,255 | 3,790 |
70-74 | 1,171 | 1,788 | 2,959 |
75-79 | 814 | 1,236 | 2,050 |
80-84 | 490 | 896 | 1,386 |
85 Plus | 262 | 822 | 1,084 |
Male |
33,843 |
44% |
Female |
42,331 |
56% |
Gender
White |
2,703 |
3.5% |
Black Or African American |
69,435 |
91.2% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
221 |
0.3% |
Asian |
956 |
1.3% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
27 |
0.0% |
Other Race |
1,219 |
1.6% |
Two Or More Races |
1,613 |
2.1% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 98 | 553 | 1,146 | 2,050 | 2,410 | 2,227 | 1,145 | 258 |
Renter | 517 | 2,646 | 3,287 | 3,912 | 3,133 | 1,943 | 846 | 249 |
Total | 615 | 3,199 | 4,433 | 5,962 | 5,543 | 4,170 | 1,991 | 507 |
15-24 | 98 | 517 | 615 |
25-34 | 553 | 2,646 | 3,199 |
35-44 | 1,146 | 3,287 | 4,433 |
45-54 | 2,050 | 3,912 | 5,962 |
55-64 | 2,410 | 3,133 | 5,543 |
65-74 | 2,227 | 1,943 | 4,170 |
75-84 | 1,145 | 846 | 1,991 |
85 Plus | 258 | 249 | 507 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
8,393 |
32% |
Single Guardian |
10,199 |
39% |
Singles |
6,585 |
25% |
Singles With Roommate |
1,243 |
5% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
16,901 |
64% |
Households with Kids |
9,519 |
36% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 416 | 441 | 472 | 411 | 409 | 410 | 446 | 472 | 462 | 452 | 495 | 460 | 449 | 454 | 484 | 546 | 558 | 506 | 542 | 516 |
Female | 418 | 474 | 395 | 429 | 422 | 419 | 393 | 413 | 459 | 428 | 464 | 444 | 499 | 530 | 510 | 508 | 522 | 494 | 523 | 598 |
Total | 834 | 915 | 867 | 840 | 831 | 829 | 839 | 885 | 921 | 880 | 959 | 904 | 948 | 984 | 994 | 1,054 | 1,080 | 1,000 | 1,065 | 1,114 |
1 | 416 | 418 | 834 |
2 | 441 | 474 | 915 |
3 | 472 | 395 | 867 |
4 | 411 | 429 | 840 |
5 | 409 | 422 | 831 |
6 | 410 | 419 | 829 |
7 | 446 | 393 | 839 |
8 | 472 | 413 | 885 |
9 | 462 | 459 | 921 |
10 | 452 | 428 | 880 |
11 | 495 | 464 | 959 |
12 | 460 | 444 | 904 |
13 | 449 | 499 | 948 |
14 | 454 | 530 | 984 |
15 | 484 | 510 | 994 |
16 | 546 | 508 | 1,054 |
17 | 558 | 522 | 1,080 |
18 | 506 | 494 | 1,000 |
19 | 542 | 523 | 1,065 |
20 | 516 | 598 | 1,114 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 11203 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes and universities nearby.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 11203 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 11203 real estate data, the median home value of $426,100 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 11203 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 11203 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $1,000+/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 11203 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
74,338 |
97.6% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
5 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
766 |
1.0% |
Other Institutional |
463 |
0.6% |
College Student Housing |
235 |
0.3% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
367 |
0.5% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
7,667 |
27% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
2,220 |
8% |
Renter Occupied Households |
16,533 |
59% |
Households Vacant |
1,667 |
6% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
762 |
46% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
66 |
4% |
For Sale Only |
142 |
9% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
43 |
3% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
105 |
6% |
For Migrant Workers |
0 |
0% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
549 |
33% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
984 |
6% |
1 Bedroom |
6,275 |
39% |
2 Bedroom |
6,182 |
39% |
3+ Bedroom |
2,485 |
16% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $48,400 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 11203 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
ZIP 11203 is unusual in that "Public transportation" is the most frequent method of transportation to work instead of vehicles. ZIP code 11203 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. In 11203 though, the percentage of people that make it to work in under half an hour is among the lowest. The area has an extremely high percentage of people that most travel over 45 minutes to their place of employment. People that commute should be aware of the potentially long commute times.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
26,795 |
42% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
11,486 |
18% |
No Earnings |
25,785 |
40% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
26,795 |
42% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
11,486 |
18% |
No Earnings |
25,785 |
40% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
9,608 |
28.0% |
Public transportation |
21,729 |
63.4% |
Taxicab |
252 |
0.7% |
Motorcycle |
18 |
0.1% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
1,874 |
5.5% |
Worked at Home |
779 |
2.3% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The population has a much higher percentage of people with low education levels (less than high school) than normal. The population is likely to value education because they are very well educated themselves. A much higher percentation of the population has received a college degree.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
3,522 |
15.6% |
High School Graduate |
13,281 |
58.7% |
Associate's degree |
1,863 |
8.2% |
Bachelor's degree |
2,663 |
11.8% |
Master's degree |
951 |
4.2% |
Professional school degree |
247 |
1.1% |
Doctorate degree |
101 |
0.4% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
11,849 |
82.3% |
Enrolled in Private School |
1,598 |
11.1% |
Not Enrolled in School |
958 |
6.7% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 11203
ZIP Code 11203 is in the New York City Geographic District #17 School District. There are 41 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 11203.
School for Human Rights (the)
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: New York City Geographic District #17 School District
School for Democracy and Leadership
600 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: New York City Geographic District #17 School District
Ps 91 the Albany Avenue School
532 Albany Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #17 School District
Ps 181
1023 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #17 School District
Ps 397 Foster-Laurie
490 Fenimore St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #17 School District
New Heights Middle School
790 East New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #17 School District
Ps 135 Sheldon a Brookner
684 Linden Blvd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #18 School District
Ps 208 Elsa Ebeling
4801 Ave D
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #18 School District
Ps 235 Lenox School
525 Lenox Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #18 School District
Ps 244 Richard R Green
5404 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #18 School District
Ps 268 Emma Lazarus
133 East 53rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #18 School District
Is 285 Meyer Levin
5909 Beverly Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #18 School District
It Takes a Village Academy
5800 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: New York City Geographic District #18 School District
Flatbush Sda School
5810 Snyder Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
League School
567 Kingston Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
Bnos Menachem
739 E New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
Phyl'S Academy Prep
3520 Tilden Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
First Choice Academy
192 E 58th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private