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ZIP 11212 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 11212

11212 has a population of 87,946 with a median age of 35.6 yrs (42.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
6.7%-89% vs US avg
x
Black
70.1%+465% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
19.5%+4% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.9%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
13.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.1%+100% vs US avg
x
High school
36.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.5%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.4%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
28.6%-40% vs US avg
x
Never married
54.4%+61% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.5%
x
Diversity Index
47/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
33.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+80% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.6%+265% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.9%+949% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
JamaicanBritish West IndianAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 11212

Poverty Rate
33.7%+193% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+80% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.6%+265% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.5%+16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.5%-19% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
44.4%+279% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.9%+949% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population87,946
Median age35.6
Poverty rate33.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White6.7%
Hispanic19.5%
Black70.1%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born25.1%