ZIP Code 11237
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Brooklyn · Kings County · New York
- Population
- 49,896
- Median income
- $85,196
- Median home value
- $1,084,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.6%
- Land area
- 2.5 sq mi
19,583/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 290% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.9
New York
ZIP code 11237 in Brooklyn, New York has a population of 49,896. The median household income is $85,196, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $1,084,600, 290% above the US average. 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.5 square miles in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The area is home to 49,896 residents, producing a population density of 19,583 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11237 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11237 sits at $85,196 (8% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,825. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $1,084,600 (187% above the state average) with median rent at $2,219 per month, and 12.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kings County, so you can benchmark 11237 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11237.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
255 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
244 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
122 establishments
- Construction 94
Construction
94 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11237, Brooklyn, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
49,896
Population
2.5
Area (sq mi)
19,583
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11237?
33.9
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
31.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,196
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$42,825
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
19,195
Total Housing Units
18,228
Occupied Units
967
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,084,600
Median Home Value
+187% vs state
$2,219
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,305 business establishments in ZIP 11237, employing approximately 14,734 people with a combined annual payroll of $931,090,000.
1,305
Businesses
14,734
Employees
$931.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 255 | 19.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 244 | 18.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 130 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 94 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 47 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 2.3% |
| Information | 28 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11237 vs 11221 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11221 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,895 | 1.0 mi |
| 11206 | Brooklyn, NY | 81,677 | 1.1 mi |
| 11233 | Brooklyn, NY | 67,053 | 1.8 mi |
| 11378 | Maspeth, NY | 34,981 | 1.5 mi |
| 11385 | Ridgewood, NY | 98,592 | 1.6 mi |
| 11211 | Brooklyn, NY | 90,117 | 1.8 mi |
| 11104 | Sunnyside, NY | 27,232 | 2.8 mi |
| 11213 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,767 | 2.4 mi |
| 11212 | Brooklyn, NY | 84,500 | 2.9 mi |
| 11222 | Brooklyn, NY | 36,934 | 2.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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