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ZIP 11239 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 11239

11239 has a population of 16,047 with a median age of 48.8 yrs (39.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Black
60.9%+391% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.0%-49% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
19.0%+2% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.1%-18% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.5%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
30.4%+87% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.6%+14% vs US avg
x
High school
39.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.1%-35% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
29.0%-40% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.1%+36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.2%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.7%-45% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.6%-57% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.8%+206% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
13.9%+139% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AfricanAmericanJamaican

Health & Community Indicators in 11239

Poverty Rate
24.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.6%-57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.7%-45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.8%+206% vs US avg
x
Disability
26.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.3%-72% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
44.9%+284% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
13.9%+139% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,047
Median age48.8
Poverty rate24.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.1%
Hispanic19.0%
Black60.9%
Asian3.0%
Foreign-born7.7%