City

Forest Hills, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Queens County  ·  New York

👥75,320Population
💰$104,319Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$572,800Median Home Value▲ 105% above avg
🎓67.9%College Grads▲ 75% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.9%Hispanic: 16.4%Black: 2.6%Asian: 28%Other: 5.1%Race
White46.9%
Hispanic16.4%
Black2.6%
Asian28.0%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads67.9% ▲ 75% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma1,429 (2.6%)
HS Graduate7,572 (13.9%)
Some College3,595 (6.6%)
Associates4,839 (8.9%)
Bachelors3,661 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree33,283 (61.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 13.9%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 61.2%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad13.9%
Some College6.6%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate61.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.8%Renter: 48.2%Tenure
Owner51.8%
Renter48.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
53%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,319 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$572,800 ▲ 105% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,126/mo
Total Housing Units35,415
Vacant Units2,198

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
26%
Public Transit
48%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
5%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
54%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
59%
About Forest Hills, NY

Forest Hills is a city in New York, located in Queens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 75,320 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Forest Hills is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,319 is above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Forest Hills is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $572,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,126 per month.

The population of Forest Hills is highly educated. 67.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.9%.

Forest Hills, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Forest Hills
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11375 75,320 $104,319 $572,800 $2,126 4.0% 67.9% 51.8%