| ZIP Code | 11357 |
|---|---|
| City | Whitestone |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 347 |
| Elevation | 74 ft |
| Latitude | 40.785129 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.810037 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.4 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.7% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,283 (4.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,175 (25.1%) |
| Some College | 2,673 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 3,524 (12.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,301 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,624 (40.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,754 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $920,200 ▲ 230% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,228/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,586 |
| Vacant Units | 831 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,586 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 831 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
ZIP code 11357 is located in Whitestone, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 42,341, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.4 years. Economically, 11357 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,754 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11357 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $920,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,228 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 11357 is majority White (55.11%). Residents are well-educated — 48.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11357 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 60%.
Overall, ZIP code 11357 in Whitestone, NY is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 42,341 residents, a median household income of $97,754, and a median home value of $920,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.