PlainZIP

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
$85,196
Median income
$1,084,600
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $42,825. Poverty here runs at 20.0%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. Housing costs here run $1,084,600 for a typical home value (187% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,219 a month; 12.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 11237 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kings County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 11237?

33.9

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

31.7%

Foreign-Born

White 31.0%
African American 11.7%
Asian 7.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

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

Owner 12.2%
Renter 87.8%

$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 11237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11237 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Kings County

11226 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 101,572
11220 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 99,598
11208 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 94,469
11236 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 93,877
11207 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 93,386
11219 standard
Brooklyn, NY
Pop: 92,221

Related Areas

Kings County Brooklyn, NY New York

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.