| ZIP Code | 11101 |
|---|---|
| City | Long Island City |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 347/718 |
| Elevation | 29 ft |
| Latitude | 40.747113 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.939708 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.98 |
| Below Poverty | 13.6% ▲ 36% above avg |
| College Grads | 72.3% ▲ 87% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 807 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,124 (14.6%) |
| Some College | 1,379 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 1,509 (5.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,122 (4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,322 (68.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,807 ▲ 53% above avg ↑ 55% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $995,500 ▲ 257% above avg ↑ 3% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,740/mo ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 27,093 |
| Vacant Units | 8,044 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 27,093 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 8,044 |
| Owner Occupied | 16.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 84.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.98 |
ZIP code 11101 is located in Long Island City, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 39,007, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 11101 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,807 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11101 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $995,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,740 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 84.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 3% since 2019.
The population of 11101 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 33.7%. Residents are highly educated — 72.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.6%. Household income has grown by 55% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11101 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 11%.
Overall, ZIP code 11101 in Long Island City, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 39,007 residents, a median household income of $116,807, and a median home value of $995,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.