Question: What is FIPS Code for Brooklyn, New York, Kings County?

Background: Every code in the US has a five digit "FIPS" or Federal Information Processing Standard code. That code is used to identify the county for legal and statistical purposes. What is the FIPS Code for Brooklyn, which is the same as Kings County, New York?

Answer: The FIPS for Brooklyn, New York, which is contiguous with Kings County, is 36047.