City

Elmhurst, NY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Queens County  ·  New York

👥99,433Population
💰$71,470Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$683,200Median Home Value▲ 145% above avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.9%Hispanic: 43.4%Black: 1.5%Asian: 48%Other: 1.6%Race
White4.9%
Hispanic43.4%
Black1.5%
Asian48.0%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma3,911 (6.5%)
HS Graduate20,569 (34.3%)
Some College4,917 (8.2%)
Associates4,604 (7.7%)
Bachelors5,300 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree20,584 (34.4%)

Education

No HS: 6.5%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 34.4%Edu
No HS6.5%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College8.2%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate34.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 27.7%Renter: 72.3%Tenure
Owner27.7%
Renter72.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
64%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,470 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$683,200 ▲ 145% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,913/mo
Total Housing Units34,797
Vacant Units2,424

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
18%
Public Transit
67%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
50%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
59%
About Elmhurst, NY

Elmhurst is a city in New York, located in Queens County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 99,433 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Elmhurst is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,470 is near the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elmhurst is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $683,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,913 per month. At 27.7% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Elmhurst is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 48.0%.

Elmhurst, NY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New York. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elmhurst
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11373 99,433 $71,470 $683,200 $1,913 5.5% 43.2% 27.7%

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