ZIP Code 11218: Population, Income, Housing

State: NY

Total population: 72,042 Household income: $97,366 Rent: $1,981

Overview

Total population

72,042

Rent

$1,981

Year built

1941

Household income

$97,366

Per capita income

$54,854

Poverty rate

14.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

49.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

New York

Borough

Brooklyn

City

New York

Total population

72,042

Adults over 25

48,523

Total households

25,661

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$97,366

Per capita income

$54,854

Poverty rate

14.1%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

49.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,981

Year built

1941

Households that rent

61%

Households that own

39%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

48.9%

Black

8.6%

Asian

21%

Two or more races

12.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

25,665 (75.5%)

Commute time to work

40 mins

Work from home

8,331 (24.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

23.3%

High school graduate or GED

18.4%

Some college or associate degree

7.4%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

50.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 11218 with: Brooklyn, NY New York, NY New York metro area, NY-NJ New York State United States

ZIP 11218

Total population72,042

Rent$1,981

Year built1941

Household income$97,366

Per capita income$54,854

Poverty rate14.1%

Unemployment rateN/A

Brooklyn, NY

Total population2,631,580

Rent$1,833

Year built1944

Household income$80,263

Per capita income$47,575

Poverty rate19.1%

Unemployment rate5.4%

New York, NY

Total population8,483,844

Rent$1,821

Year built1952

Household income$80,483

Per capita income$51,844

Poverty rate17.9%

Unemployment rate5.2%

New York Metro Area, NY-NJ

Total population19,798,537

Rent$1,830

Year built1960

Household income$99,155

Per capita income$55,691

Poverty rate12.7%

Unemployment rate4.5%

New York State

Total population19,852,366

Rent$1,621

Year built1959

Household income$85,974

Per capita income$50,712

Poverty rate14%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP11218	BoroughBrooklyn, NY	CityNew York, NY	Metro AreaNew York metro area, NY-NJ	StateNew York	CountryUnited States
Total population	72,042	2,631,580	8,483,844	19,798,537	19,852,366	334,922,499
Rent	$1,981	$1,833	$1,821	$1,830	$1,621	$1,413
Year built	1941	1944	1952	1960	1959	1980
Household income	$97,366	$80,263	$80,483	$99,155	$85,974	$80,734
Per capita income	$54,854	$47,575	$51,844	$55,691	$50,712	$44,673
Poverty rate	14.1%	19.1%	17.9%	12.7%	14%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.4%	5.2%	4.5%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 11218

This ZIP Code is located in Brooklyn.

Rent & Income

In 11218, the typical monthly rent is $1,981 and the typical household income is $97,366. Rent here is higher than in both New York City and Brooklyn, and household income is also higher than in both. The estimated poverty rate is 14.1%, which is lower than in both New York City and Brooklyn.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 61% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 49.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 50.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 11218 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 11218 — Poverty

How ZIP 11218 compares in New York State (210 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,981	134 / 210	from lower rent	$784 – $3,433
Household income	$97,366	81 / 210	from higher income	$24,086 – $250,001
Poverty rate	14.1%	113 / 210	from lower poverty	2% – 45.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in New York State with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 11218

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 134th out of 210 ZIP Codes in New York State. At the state level, values extend from $784 in ZIP 14701 up to $3,433 in ZIP 10016.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 11218 holds the 81st out of 210 ZIP Codes. In New York State as a whole, the range goes from $24,086 in ZIP 10454 up to $250,001 in ZIP 10583.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 11218 ranks 113th out of 210 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2% in ZIP 11710 up to 45.2% in ZIP 10454.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 11218 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,981 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 11218

Annual Household Income: $97,366

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 11218

Estimated Rate: 14.1%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 11218

In ZIP Code 11218, households that rent: 15,656 (61%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	15,656	61%
Owner-Occupied	10,005	39%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 11218

In ZIP Code 11218, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,758 (49.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,758	49.6%
Other renter households	7,898	50.4%
Total renter households	15,656	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 11218

Less than High School: 11,317 people (23.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,948 people (18.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,580 people (7.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 24,678 people (50.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 48,523

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.