Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11237
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,896
- 19,583/sq mi High-density area
- $85,196
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,084,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19,583
- people per sq mi
- 12%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11237 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11237 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 49,896 residents across 2.5 square miles, a density of 19,583 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11237 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,196 (8% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,825. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,084,600 (187% above the average New York ZIP), with only 12.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,219.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11237 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 11237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$42,825
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11237 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$85,196 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,195housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 11237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
98,592 residents
- 11211
Brooklyn (11211)
90,117 residents
- 11212
Brooklyn (11212)
84,500 residents
- 11206
Brooklyn (11206)
81,677 residents
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
78,895 residents
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
67,053 residents
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
63,767 residents
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
49,896 residents
- 11222 36,934
Brooklyn (11222)
36,934 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11237 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11222
Brooklyn (11222)
$125,734 median income
- 11211
Brooklyn (11211)
$107,506 median income
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
$88,838 median income
- 11378
Maspeth (11378)
$85,830 median income
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
$85,736 median income
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
$85,196 median income
- 11104
Sunnyside (11104)
$80,709 median income
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
$65,127 median income
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
$62,411 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11237 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11237, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (49,896 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11237 in?
ZIP code 11237 (Brooklyn) is located in Kings County, New York. Kings County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kings-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11237?
ZIP code 11237 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 49,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11237?
The median household income in ZIP 11237 is $85,196, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11237?
The median home value in ZIP 11237 is $1,084,600, which is 290% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11237 is White at 31.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11237?
ZIP code 11237 has 1,305 business establishments employing approximately 14,734 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11237 are: Retail trade (255), Accommodation and food services (244), Wholesale trade (130). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11237?
In ZIP code 11237, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11237 is 40.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11237?
In ZIP code 11237, approximately 12.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 87.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11237 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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