Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.2% ▲ 19% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 75,954 (5%) |
| HS Graduate | 420,165 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 139,362 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 166,719 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 131,583 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 576,409 (38.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,029 ▲ 13% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $710,102 ▲ 155% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,918/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 901,451 |
| Vacant Units | 75,077 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Queens County is located in New York and encompasses 79 ZIP codes spanning 41 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,327,864 residents. With a median age of 40.78, it is a middle-aged county.
Queens County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,028 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Queens County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $710,102 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,918.
The residents of Queens County are racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 27.9%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Queens County, NY is a middle-income area in New York. The 79 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11692 | Arverne | 23,247 | $49,507 | $650,000 | $1,274 | 9.0% | 39.2% |
| 11102 | Astoria | 28,349 | $102,996 | $779,800 | $2,248 | 5.7% | 69.0% |
| 11103 | Astoria | 35,357 | $92,787 | $1,003,500 | $2,120 | 7.6% | 61.9% |
| 11105 | Astoria | 38,507 | $100,306 | $1,089,000 | $2,211 | 7.9% | 63.9% |
| 11106 | Astoria | 40,657 | $85,573 | $639,200 | $2,032 | 8.9% | 60.2% |
| 11360 | Bayside | 19,510 | $100,250 | $692,600 | $2,329 | 3.7% | 59.3% |
| 11361 | Bayside | 30,402 | $108,391 | $900,700 | $2,315 | 4.9% | 58.8% |
| 11426 | Bellerose | 19,638 | $107,591 | $676,100 | $2,158 | 5.9% | 55.1% |
| 11697 | Breezy Point | 4,123 | $134,844 | $684,100 | — | 2.8% | 64.4% |
| 11411 | Cambria Heights | 20,501 | $118,393 | $621,500 | $1,605 | 5.5% | 46.1% |
| 11356 | College Point | 26,956 | $91,445 | $893,100 | $2,160 | 10.4% | 38.1% |
| 11368 | Corona | 107,060 | $71,798 | $751,700 | $1,925 | 6.0% | 26.6% |
| 11369 | East Elmhurst | 33,354 | $80,577 | $734,900 | $1,983 | 6.8% | 35.7% |
| 11370 | East Elmhurst | 28,762 | $74,895 | $843,600 | $2,071 | 9.7% | 36.9% |
| 11373 | Elmhurst | 99,433 | $71,470 | $683,200 | $1,913 | 5.5% | 43.2% |
| 11691 | Far Rockaway | 68,704 | $57,027 | $649,400 | $1,444 | 9.6% | 36.0% |
| 11693 | Far Rockaway | 13,066 | $67,829 | $473,200 | $1,198 | 10.8% | 45.1% |
| 11005 | Floral Park | 2,195 | $91,719 | $620,200 | $2,179 | 0.0% | 73.6% |
| 11354 | Flushing | 52,325 | $62,833 | $521,000 | $1,766 | 5.0% | 46.7% |
| 11355 | Flushing | 79,802 | $53,700 | $711,500 | $1,664 | 7.6% | 36.7% |
| 11358 | Flushing | 36,496 | $88,729 | $967,200 | $2,086 | 7.1% | 51.0% |
| 11367 | Flushing | 42,210 | $75,804 | $519,800 | $1,774 | 5.6% | 57.5% |
| 11375 | Forest Hills | 75,320 | $104,319 | $572,800 | $2,126 | 4.0% | 67.9% |
| 11365 | Fresh Meadows | 43,258 | $85,375 | $911,800 | $1,869 | 6.1% | 51.2% |
| 11366 | Fresh Meadows | 12,967 | $117,402 | $950,200 | $2,101 | 4.8% | 61.4% |
| 11004 | Glen Oaks | 14,296 | $109,865 | $661,900 | $1,967 | 4.9% | 51.6% |
| 11423 | Hollis | 29,105 | $80,870 | $717,300 | $1,706 | 9.4% | 46.6% |
| 11414 | Howard Beach | 31,090 | $98,209 | $612,800 | $1,991 | 8.3% | 43.4% |
| 11372 | Jackson Heights | 66,995 | $77,133 | $454,400 | $1,795 | 8.5% | 46.4% |
| 11432 | Jamaica | 63,730 | $75,395 | $826,100 | $1,841 | 8.3% | 50.4% |
| 11433 | Jamaica | 37,777 | $71,177 | $625,600 | $1,529 | 13.4% | 31.7% |
| 11434 | Jamaica | 67,611 | $76,668 | $585,600 | $1,409 | 9.5% | 33.1% |
| 11435 | Jamaica | 58,424 | $79,430 | $550,300 | $1,820 | 11.4% | 45.2% |
| 11436 | Jamaica | 21,364 | $86,104 | $602,800 | $2,079 | 6.8% | 32.8% |
| 11415 | Kew Gardens | 21,379 | $88,632 | $367,900 | $1,909 | 6.5% | 63.5% |
| 11362 | Little Neck | 18,156 | $118,989 | $634,500 | $2,548 | 5.1% | 63.5% |
| 11363 | Little Neck | 7,515 | $110,833 | $1,019,400 | $2,235 | 4.8% | 66.6% |
| 11101 | Long Island City | 39,007 | $116,807 | $995,500 | $2,740 | 6.2% | 72.3% |
| 11109 | Long Island City | 7,388 | $198,773 | $526,000 | $3,501 | 2.1% | 88.1% |
| 11378 | Maspeth | 37,828 | $84,762 | $832,700 | $1,932 | 6.9% | 37.1% |
| 11379 | Middle Village | 37,378 | $92,509 | $886,600 | $1,989 | 4.4% | 45.4% |
| 11364 | Oakland Gardens | 36,417 | $101,222 | $770,100 | $2,330 | 5.0% | 57.8% |
| 11416 | Ozone Park | 26,660 | $85,544 | $733,500 | $1,964 | 7.3% | 38.6% |
| 11417 | Ozone Park | 30,091 | $86,330 | $731,900 | $1,853 | 6.2% | 37.3% |
| 11427 | Queens Village | 25,124 | $92,129 | $690,200 | $1,697 | 6.9% | 49.3% |
| 11428 | Queens Village | 18,898 | $84,977 | $666,200 | $1,827 | 8.2% | 39.8% |
| 11429 | Queens Village | 27,933 | $98,232 | $646,200 | $1,605 | 10.5% | 38.4% |
| 11374 | Rego Park | 46,128 | $86,333 | $484,500 | $1,957 | 5.6% | 61.3% |
| 11418 | Richmond Hill | 36,304 | $84,927 | $772,800 | $1,788 | 5.6% | 42.8% |
| 11385 | Ridgewood | 103,865 | $87,365 | $842,800 | $1,959 | 6.5% | 45.9% |
| 11694 | Rockaway Park | 21,430 | $103,792 | $839,000 | $1,787 | 7.9% | 50.9% |
| 11422 | Rosedale | 33,085 | $108,519 | $629,100 | $2,327 | 6.8% | 44.9% |
| 11412 | Saint Albans | 41,350 | $98,418 | $633,800 | $1,630 | 4.3% | 37.3% |
| 11420 | South Ozone Park | 50,060 | $98,584 | $673,700 | $2,032 | 9.4% | 33.9% |
| 11419 | South Richmond Hill | 46,938 | $91,231 | $678,800 | $1,920 | 8.1% | 31.3% |
| 11413 | Springfield Gardens | 45,072 | $114,766 | $631,700 | $2,038 | 4.3% | 38.8% |
| 11104 | Sunnyside | 26,825 | $84,716 | $665,700 | $1,924 | 6.3% | 60.2% |
| 11357 | Whitestone | 42,341 | $97,754 | $920,200 | $2,228 | 7.6% | 48.7% |
| 11421 | Woodhaven | 41,937 | $89,439 | $682,800 | $1,901 | 7.5% | 37.5% |
| 11377 | Woodside | 83,545 | $73,292 | $670,300 | $1,802 | 4.9% | 45.6% |