| ZIP Code | 11433 |
|---|---|
| City | Jamaica |
| State | New York (NY) |
| County | Queens County |
| Area Code | 347/718 |
| Elevation | 29 ft |
| Latitude | 40.69809 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -73.786752 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 36081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.43 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.7% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.4% ▲ 174% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,036 (5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,424 (26%) |
| Some College | 3,822 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 3,938 (18.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,973 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,631 (22.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,177 ≈ Avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $625,600 ▲ 124% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,529/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,849 |
| Vacant Units | 884 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.43 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,849 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 884 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.43 |
ZIP code 11433 is located in Jamaica, New York, within Queens County. With a population of 37,777, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.1 years. Economically, 11433 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,177 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 11433 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $625,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,529 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.8%) and renters (53.2%). Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 11433 is majority Black (54.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 11433 stands at 13.4%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 11433 in Jamaica, NY is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 37,777 residents, a median household income of $71,177, and a median home value of $625,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of New York.