Brooklyn, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11238
Kings County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,262
- 17,189/sq mi High-density area
- $134,523
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,099,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brooklyn pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17,189
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11238 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11238 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with 49,262 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 17,189 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11238 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,523 (45% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $89,023. The poverty rate is 12.2%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,099,700 (191% above the average New York ZIP), with only 27.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,616.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kings County, so 11238 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 11238
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brooklyn, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11238.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
241 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
225 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 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 11238, 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
49,262
Population
2.9
Area (sq mi)
17,189
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11238?
35.2
Median Age
45.7%
Male
54.3%
Female
19.3%
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?
$134,523
Median Household Income
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$89,023
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
38.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11238 ranks nationally
Brooklyn, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$134,523 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
30,335housing units
30,335
Total Housing Units
27,919
Occupied Units
2,416
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,099,700
Median Home Value
+191% vs state ZIP avg
$2,616
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 1,395 business establishments in ZIP 11238, employing approximately 10,588 people with a combined annual payroll of $537,593,000.
1,395
Businesses
10,588
Employees
$537.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 241 | 17.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 225 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 160 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 149 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 9.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 116 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 100 | 7.2% |
| Information | 84 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 51 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 36 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 5 | 0.4% |
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 11238 vs 11216 →
ZIP 11238 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11226
Brooklyn (11226)
101,572 residents
- 11211
Brooklyn (11211)
90,117 residents
- 11213
Brooklyn (11213)
63,767 residents
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
63,488 residents
- 11225
Brooklyn (11225)
56,829 residents
- 11216
Brooklyn (11216)
54,316 residents
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
51,128 residents
- 11238
Brooklyn (11238)
49,262 residents
- 11205 40,366
Brooklyn (11205)
40,366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11238 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11238 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11215
Brooklyn (11215)
$185,865 median income
- 11201
Brooklyn (11201)
$173,136 median income
- 11217
Brooklyn (11217)
$162,863 median income
- 11231
Brooklyn (11231)
$139,930 median income
- 11238
Brooklyn (11238)
$134,523 median income
- 11211
Brooklyn (11211)
$107,506 median income
- 11216
Brooklyn (11216)
$101,277 median income
- 11205
Brooklyn (11205)
$93,887 median income
- 11225
Brooklyn (11225)
$88,568 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11238 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11216 | Brooklyn, NY | 54,316 | 0.8 mi |
| 11205 | Brooklyn, NY | 40,366 | 1.1 mi |
| 11217 | Brooklyn, NY | 35,881 | 0.8 mi |
| 11225 | Brooklyn, NY | 56,829 | 1.2 mi |
| 11213 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,767 | 1.5 mi |
| 11215 | Brooklyn, NY | 63,488 | 1.7 mi |
| 11226 | Brooklyn, NY | 101,572 | 2.3 mi |
| 11201 | Brooklyn, NY | 51,128 | 1.7 mi |
| 11231 | Brooklyn, NY | 33,336 | 2.1 mi |
| 11211 | Brooklyn, NY | 90,117 | 2.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11238, 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 (49,262 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 11238 in?
ZIP code 11238 (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 11238?
ZIP code 11238 in Brooklyn, NY has a population of 49,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11238?
The median household income in ZIP 11238 is $134,523, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11238?
The median home value in ZIP 11238 is $1,099,700, which is 295% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11238?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11238 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11238?
ZIP code 11238 has 1,395 business establishments employing approximately 10,588 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11238?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11238 are: Accommodation and food services (241), Professional, scientific, and technical services (225), Other services (except public administration) (160). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11238?
In ZIP code 11238, 81.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.3% 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 11238?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11238 is 38.4 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 11238?
In ZIP code 11238, approximately 27.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11238?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11238 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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