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ZIP Code 11212

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 87,946

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 11212

What is the median household income in 11212?
The median household income in 11212 is $40,060 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 11212?
The poverty rate in 11212 is 28.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 11212?
$549,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 11212?
The median gross rent in 11212 is $1,231 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 11212 residents have a college degree?
16.4% of adults in 11212 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
87,946
Median Income
$40,060
Median Home Value
$549,400
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
13.8%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,539 (+51.1%) Home Value: +$106,600 (+24.1%) Poverty Rate: +2.5 pp (+9.8%) Bachelor's+: +1.9 pp (+13.1%) Unemployment: -1.4 pp (-9.2%)

Demographics

Total Population 87,946
Median Age 35.0
Female 57.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 19.5% White (non-Hisp.) 3.8% Black 70.1% Asian 1.1% Two or More 12.5% Other 9.3%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
0.4%
Indian
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
5.6%
Mexican
2.1%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $40,060 ±$3,562
Per Capita Income $66,142
Median Family Income $47,405
Poverty Rate 28.0%
Child Poverty Rate 40.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 44.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
15.0%
$10–15k
11.0%
$15–25k
10.7%
$25–35k
9.2%
$35–50k
12.6%
$50–75k
15.7%
$75–100k
9.2%
$100–150k
8.2%
$150–200k
4.9%
$200k+
3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 34,782
Owner-Occupied 13.8%
Renter-Occupied 86.2%
Vacancy Rate 6.3%
Median Home Value $549,400
Median Gross Rent $1,231
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 42.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 52.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.3%
$50–100k
4.2%
$100–200k
2.4%
$200–300k
3.8%
$300–500k
23.0%
$500k–$1M
46.7%
$1M+
9.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
18.8%
$500–1k
20.1%
$1–1.5k
23.0%
$1.5–2k
23.5%
$2–2.5k
8.4%
$2.5–3.5k
5.0%
$3.5k+
1.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
71.3%
1 vehicle
24.5%
2 vehicles
3.4%
3+
0.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
2.0%
Single-fam. att.
7.6%
2–4 units
8.7%
5–19 units
6.7%
20+ units
49.8%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
30.4%
1940–1969
11.0%
1970–1999
9.2%
2000–2009
5.0%
2010+
5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 77.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.4%
Graduate Degree 4.1%
Some College / Associate 17.6%
Less Than High School 7.0%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 56.6%
Unemployment Rate 13.8%
Work from Home 3.8%
Self-Employed 4.5%
Government Workers 21.9%
Private For-Profit 73.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
38.9%
Prof. Services
10.6%
Retail
10.6%
Transportation
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.3%
Finance
4.7%
Construction
4.6%
Public Admin
4.1%
Manufacturing
2.5%
Information
1.0%
Wholesale
0.4%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Food Prep
36.4%
Management
25.4%
Sales
21.4%
Production
10.5%
Construction
6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 50.1 min
Drove Alone 14.9%
Carpool 4.0%
Public Transit 68.9%
Work from Home 3.8%
Walked 4.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 32,588
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 17.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 5.8%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
7.2%
5–9
7.2%
10–14
6.8%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
15.6%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
7.3%
65–74
7.6%
75–84
8.1%
85+
3.9%
Under 18: 24.8% Working age (18–64): 75.2% 65 and over: 13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 33.8%
Naturalized Citizen 60.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 10.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
87.6%
Africa
6.4%
Asia
4.7%
Europe
1.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.0%
With a Disability 15.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 93.5%
Uninsured 6.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 83.6%
Has a Computer 87.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023