ZIP Code 11221
Primary City: | Brooklyn, NY (View All Cities) |
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Neighborhood: | Bushwick|Brooklyn |
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County: | Kings County |
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Timezone: | Eastern (4:37am) |
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Area code: | 212 (Area Code Map) |
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Coordinates: | 40.69, -73.93 ZIP (~1 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 11221
The cities below are at least partially located in ZIP code 11221. 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 11221. However, if you are mailing something
to ZIP code 11221, you should not use any of the cities listed as unacceptable. Choose from the primary or acceptable cities when mailing
your package or letter.
- Primary city:
- Brooklyn, NY
Stats and Demographics for the 11221 ZIP Code
ZIP code 11221 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 11221 are primarily black or African American. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of young 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 11221 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
78,895 |
|
Population Density |
57,033 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
31,784 |
|
Median Home Value |
$543,800 |
|
Land Area |
1.38 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
0.00 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
28,391 |
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Median Household Income |
$39,178 |
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Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 32 | | Male Median Age: | 30 | | Female Median Age: | 33 | |
Male | 2,724 | 2,665 | 2,830 | 3,127 | 3,359 | 3,556 | 3,020 | 2,548 | 2,637 | 2,557 | 2,298 | 1,788 | 1,472 | 1,014 | 712 | 443 | 267 | 188 |
Female | 2,740 | 2,591 | 2,769 | 3,200 | 3,535 | 3,788 | 3,369 | 2,909 | 2,864 | 3,002 | 2,644 | 2,192 | 1,784 | 1,352 | 1,110 | 771 | 583 | 487 |
Total | 5,464 | 5,256 | 5,599 | 6,327 | 6,894 | 7,344 | 6,389 | 5,457 | 5,501 | 5,559 | 4,942 | 3,980 | 3,256 | 2,366 | 1,822 | 1,214 | 850 | 675 |
Under 5 | 2,724 | 2,740 | 5,464 |
5-9 | 2,665 | 2,591 | 5,256 |
10-14 | 2,830 | 2,769 | 5,599 |
15-19 | 3,127 | 3,200 | 6,327 |
20-24 | 3,359 | 3,535 | 6,894 |
25-29 | 3,556 | 3,788 | 7,344 |
30-34 | 3,020 | 3,369 | 6,389 |
35-39 | 2,548 | 2,909 | 5,457 |
40-44 | 2,637 | 2,864 | 5,501 |
45-49 | 2,557 | 3,002 | 5,559 |
50-54 | 2,298 | 2,644 | 4,942 |
55-59 | 1,788 | 2,192 | 3,980 |
60-64 | 1,472 | 1,784 | 3,256 |
65-69 | 1,014 | 1,352 | 2,366 |
70-74 | 712 | 1,110 | 1,822 |
75-79 | 443 | 771 | 1,214 |
80-84 | 267 | 583 | 850 |
85 Plus | 188 | 487 | 675 |
Male |
37,205 |
47% |
Female |
41,690 |
53% |
Gender
White |
13,776 |
17.5% |
Black Or African American |
44,774 |
56.8% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
825 |
1.0% |
Asian |
1,629 |
2.1% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
69 |
0.1% |
Other Race |
14,517 |
18.4% |
Two Or More Races |
3,305 |
4.2% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 99 | 539 | 969 | 1,344 | 1,176 | 738 | 435 | 133 |
Renter | 1,250 | 5,239 | 4,972 | 4,831 | 3,324 | 2,083 | 969 | 290 |
Total | 1,349 | 5,778 | 5,941 | 6,175 | 4,500 | 2,821 | 1,404 | 423 |
15-24 | 99 | 1,250 | 1,349 |
25-34 | 539 | 5,239 | 5,778 |
35-44 | 969 | 4,972 | 5,941 |
45-54 | 1,344 | 4,831 | 6,175 |
55-64 | 1,176 | 3,324 | 4,500 |
65-74 | 738 | 2,083 | 2,821 |
75-84 | 435 | 969 | 1,404 |
85 Plus | 133 | 290 | 423 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
6,691 |
24% |
Single Guardian |
10,582 |
37% |
Singles |
8,675 |
31% |
Singles With Roommate |
2,443 |
9% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 3 |
Households without Kids |
17,843 |
63% |
Households with Kids |
10,548 |
37% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 524 | 530 | 563 | 558 | 544 | 501 | 495 | 562 | 563 | 576 | 552 | 552 | 576 | 574 | 607 | 603 | 644 | 643 | 630 | 655 |
Female | 577 | 520 | 588 | 535 | 531 | 490 | 522 | 498 | 550 | 544 | 526 | 516 | 573 | 610 | 649 | 627 | 665 | 611 | 648 | 654 |
Total | 1,101 | 1,050 | 1,151 | 1,093 | 1,075 | 991 | 1,017 | 1,060 | 1,113 | 1,120 | 1,078 | 1,068 | 1,149 | 1,184 | 1,256 | 1,230 | 1,309 | 1,254 | 1,278 | 1,309 |
1 | 524 | 577 | 1,101 |
2 | 530 | 520 | 1,050 |
3 | 563 | 588 | 1,151 |
4 | 558 | 535 | 1,093 |
5 | 544 | 531 | 1,075 |
6 | 501 | 490 | 991 |
7 | 495 | 522 | 1,017 |
8 | 562 | 498 | 1,060 |
9 | 563 | 550 | 1,113 |
10 | 576 | 544 | 1,120 |
11 | 552 | 526 | 1,078 |
12 | 552 | 516 | 1,068 |
13 | 576 | 573 | 1,149 |
14 | 574 | 610 | 1,184 |
15 | 607 | 649 | 1,256 |
16 | 603 | 627 | 1,230 |
17 | 644 | 665 | 1,309 |
18 | 643 | 611 | 1,254 |
19 | 630 | 648 | 1,278 |
20 | 655 | 654 | 1,309 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 11221 has a slightly less than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more correctional facilities and nursing homes nearby.
The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 11221 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 11221 real estate data, the median home value of $543,800 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly higher than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 11221. Rentals in 11221 are most commonly 2 bedrooms. The rent for 2 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 11221 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
77,389 |
98.1% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
51 |
0.1% |
Nursing Facilities |
231 |
0.3% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
1,224 |
1.6% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
4,273 |
13% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,160 |
4% |
Renter Occupied Households |
22,958 |
72% |
Households Vacant |
3,393 |
11% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
1,659 |
48.9% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
68 |
2.0% |
For Sale Only |
295 |
8.7% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
71 |
2.1% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
58 |
1.7% |
For Migrant Workers |
3 |
0.1% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
1,239 |
36.5% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
1,839 |
8% |
1 Bedroom |
5,768 |
26% |
2 Bedroom |
8,861 |
40% |
3+ Bedroom |
5,709 |
26% |
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 $39,178 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 11221 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.
ZIP 11221 is unusual in that "Public transportation" is the most frequent method of transportation to work instead of vehicles. ZIP code 11221 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 11221 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 |
26,527 |
42% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
10,193 |
16% |
No Earnings |
26,517 |
42% |
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 |
26,527 |
42% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
10,193 |
16% |
No Earnings |
26,517 |
42% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
5,585 |
16.9% |
Public transportation |
23,264 |
70.4% |
Taxicab |
153 |
0.5% |
Motorcycle |
23 |
0.1% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
2,991 |
9.1% |
Worked at Home |
1,011 |
3.1% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. 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 |
7,500 |
32.5% |
High School Graduate |
10,088 |
43.6% |
Associate's degree |
1,283 |
5.6% |
Bachelor's degree |
2,982 |
12.9% |
Master's degree |
935 |
4.0% |
Professional school degree |
205 |
0.9% |
Doctorate degree |
119 |
0.5% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
15,026 |
88.3% |
Enrolled in Private School |
638 |
3.8% |
Not Enrolled in School |
1,344 |
7.9% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 11221
ZIP Code 11221 is in the Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter School District. There are 30 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 11221.
Ps 44 Marcus Garvey
432 Monroe St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #13 School District
Ps 25 Eubie Blake School
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #16 School District
Ps 26 Jesse Owens
1014 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #16 School District
Ps 81 Thaddeus Stevens
990 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #16 School District
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid
125 Stuyvesant Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #16 School District
Ps 308 Clara Cardwell
616 Quincy St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #16 School District
Upper School at Ps 25
787 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #16 School District
Ps 75 Mayda Cortiella
95 Grove St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #32 School District
Ps 106 Edward Everett Hale
1328 Putnam Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #32 School District
Ps 274 Kosciusko
800 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #32 School District
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes
231 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #32 School District
Ps 377 Alejandina B De Gautier
200 Woodbine St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #32 School District
Is 347 School of Humanities
35 Starr St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: New York City Geographic District #32 School District
La Cima Charter School
800 Gates Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: La Cima Charter School District
Bushwick Community High School
231 Palmetto St
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: New York City Geographic District #32 School District