ZIP code
11236
in Brooklyn, New YorkPopulation 88,051
56.33/ 100
Ranked #7,943 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 25%)
Ranked #921 of 1,730 New York ZIPs (bottom 47%)
Ranked #709 of 853 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ZIPs (bottom 17%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Subsidized affordable housing
2,978 units
in the top 0.09% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of affordable rental units in this ZIP supported by the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
46.4%
in the top 1.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Households without a vehicle
36.4%
in the top 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST92ndUS98thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with no vehicle available.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
3.8%
in the bottom 1.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST3rdUS2ndDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Child-care access
0.89 per 1,000 residents
in the top 3.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS97thDefinition & source ›
The number of child day-care services inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Lead in tap water
10 ppb
in the top 3.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
US97thDefinition & source ›
The lead level at the 90th percentile of tap-water samples reported by the public water systems serving this ZIP, in parts per billion — the EPA requires action above 15 ppb.
Measured from EPA records for the public water systems that serve this ZIP. Households on private wells — roughly 30% of the US population — are not covered by this measure, and this figure says nothing about their water.
Full methodology ›Mammography
83.3%
in the top 2.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST98thUS98thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.
Full methodology ›Housing-cost burden
48.2%
in the top 3.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST93rdUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Full methodology ›Fiber broadband
99.3%
in the top 4.0% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST97thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
24.7%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST96thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
By the composite measure, ZIP 11236, one of several in Brooklyn, New York sits in the top 25% healthiest ZIPs nationally (7,943rd) and the bottom 47% of New York (921st).
The readings split fairly evenly between strengths and concerns: subsidized affordable housing rests in the top 0.09% nationally, modeled hearing disability sits in the bottom 1.8% nationally, and childcare registers in the top 3.0% nationally. Modeled mammography lands in the top 2.0% nationally, and fiber broadband resides in the top 4.0% nationally. Working the other way, modeled short sleep lies in the top 1.7% nationally, and households without a vehicle settles in the top 1.8% nationally. Lead in tap water stands in the top 3.2% nationally, and housing-cost burden is in the top 3.8% nationally. Modeled housing insecurity rests in the top 4.3% nationally.
Compared with the ZIPs that surround it, subsidized affordable housing runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. In plain language, lead in tap water is the EPA trigger, 15 parts per billion in tap samples, above which a water system must act on lead. Subsidized affordable housing is the main federal tax-credit program (HUD) funding affordable rental housing, counted as local units it supports. ZIP 11234, just across the boundary, ranks healthier overall.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 68%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 87%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 92%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 69%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 94%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 54%
14%
Disability
healthier than 50%
7%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 17%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 27%
11%
Lifting this score
Mental Health
healthier than 70%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 95%
5%
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 47%
21%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 46%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 52%
13%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 15%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 17%
11%
Disability
healthier than 19%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 72%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 61%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 94%
5%
About typical
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 10%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 14%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 13%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 31%
8%
Disability
healthier than 13%
7%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
11203
New Yorkshares a border
Score 52.49
Closest healthier
11234
New Yorkshares a border
Score 60.00
Similar health profile
18660
Pennsylvania99% similar profile
Score 53.80
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 22.6% | 20.9–24.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 36.1% | 34.0–38.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 5.0% | 4.6–5.5 |
| Current asthma among adults | 12.4% | 11.3–13.5 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 5.4% | 5.0–5.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 5.9% | 5.4–6.5 |
| Depression among adults | 14.7% | 13.3–16.3 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 13.7% | 12.4–15.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 35.9% | 33.7–38.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 30.3% | 27.5–33.2 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.3% | 4.1–4.6 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 14.9% | 12.5–17.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 7.5% | 6.7–8.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 76.2% | 73.9–78.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 83.7% | 82.0–85.2 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 90.5% | 89.5–91.5 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 68.5% | 65.2–71.8 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 57.5% | 54.8–60.2 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 83.3% | 79.0–87.0 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 14.6% | 13.1–16.2 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 12.5% | 11.3–13.9 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 27.0% | 24.7–29.2 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 46.4% | 43.1–49.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 20.9% | 19.3–22.7 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 16.2% | 14.9–17.6 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 13.1% | 12.0–14.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 13.4% | 12.3–14.6 |
| Any disability among adults | 28.3% | 26.2–30.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 3.8% | 3.5–4.2 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.6% | 8.8–10.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 16.1% | 14.7–17.4 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.4% | 5.0–5.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.8% | 6.3–7.3 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 35.6% | 32.6–38.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 28.3% | 25.9–30.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 25.1% | 22.9–27.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 24.7% | 22.4–26.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 13.6% | 12.3–15.0 |
| Loneliness among adults | 39.4% | 36.2–42.6 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 15.3% | 13.7–16.9 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 13.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.5% (2.5–22.6%) n=1,734 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 9.2% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 5.0% (0.0–13.1%) n=1,734 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 12.5% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 7.1% (1.2–17.5%) n=1,743 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 28.0% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 31.8% (13.9–62.1%) n=1,743 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 8.2% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.4% (0.0–9.7%) n=1,730 |
| Households without a vehicle | 36.4% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.7% (0.0–28.9%) n=1,730 |
| Broadband subscription | 91.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 91.5% (81.1–98.3%) n=1,730 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 48.2% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 27.2% (14.2–45.5%) n=1,730 |
| Homeownership rate | 51.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 80.2% (40.9–94.8%) n=1,730 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 6.5% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.0% (0.0–6.6%) n=1,730 |
| Foreign-born population | 45.5% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 4.8% (0.0–28.7%) n=1,746 |
| Single-parent households | 36.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.0% (36.7–74.5%) n=1,716 |
| Population 65+ | 20.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.0% (12.0–33.2%) n=1,746 |
| Median age | 42.1 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.5 yr (34.6–56.1) n=1,733 |
| Median household income | $81,464 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $81,837 ($55,470–$145,610) n=1,626 |
| Median home value | $743,100 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $247,700 ($121,180–$801,380) n=1,629 |
| Median gross rent | $1,660 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,162 ($782–$2,359) n=1,367 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | NY median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.3 yr ± 0.44 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.9 yr (78.0–84.5) n=1,692 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.44 years of 79.3, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured