If you're new to Brooklyn, a zip code can tell you a little about the neighborhood.
There are almost 50 different zip codes in Brooklyn.
1. All Brooklyn zip codes begin with "112".
- All Brooklyn zip codes begin with "112".
- Many neighborhoods have more than one zip code.
2. Brooklyn Zip Codes Don't Reflect School Districts or Voting Districts
- Any given Brooklyn zip code is not necessarily neatly congruent with other important neighborhood boundaries.
- For instance, two families might share the same zip code but not be in the same elementary school district.
- Or, two apartment buildings might share the same city council or voting district, but not have the same zip code.
3. A Brooklyn Zip Code Indicates a General Area, Not a Precise Neighborhood
- In Brooklyn, unlike smaller towns or cities, zip codes do not reflect precise neighborhood lines.
- In some areas the precise boundary of a neighborhood may be redefined over time. This often happens as a result of real estate pressures, when realtors find that renaming an area enhances its perceived value. For instance, in the mid-twentieth century, many people referred to "South Brooklyn" which today is known by specific neighborhood names such as Park Slope or Gowanus.
