| ZIP Code | 11426 |
|---|---|
| City | Bellerose |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 363/516/718 |
| Elevation | 109 ft |
| Latitude | 40.736407 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.722357 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.4 yrs ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.1% ▲ 42% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 208 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,203 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 1,106 (8.2%) |
| Associates | 1,533 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,183 (8.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,247 (46.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $107,591 ▲ 41% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $676,100 ▲ 143% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,158/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,813 |
| Vacant Units | 434 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,813 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 434 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 11426 is located in Bellerose, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 19,638, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.4 years. Economically, 11426 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $107,591 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11426 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $676,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,158 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 11426 is majority Asian (50.18%). Residents are well-educated — 55.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11426 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 55%.
Overall, ZIP code 11426 in Bellerose, NY is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,638 residents, a median household income of $107,591, and a median home value of $676,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.