City

Kew Gardens, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Queens County  ·  New York

👥21,379Population
💰$88,632Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$367,900Median Home Value▲ 32% above avg
🎓63.5%College Grads▲ 64% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.4%Hispanic: 24.7%Black: 5.9%Asian: 20.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White43.4%
Hispanic24.7%
Black5.9%
Asian20.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads63.5% ▲ 64% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma618 (4.2%)
HS Graduate2,493 (16.9%)
Some College851 (5.8%)
Associates1,426 (9.7%)
Bachelors1,225 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree8,163 (55.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 55.2%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad16.9%
Some College5.8%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate55.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.5%Renter: 57.5%Tenure
Owner42.5%
Renter57.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,632 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$367,900 ▲ 32% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,909/mo
Total Housing Units9,794
Vacant Units827

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
29%
Public Transit
49%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
62%
About Kew Gardens, NY

Kew Gardens is a city in New York, located in Queens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,379 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Kew Gardens is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,632 is above the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kew Gardens is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $367,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,909 per month.

The population of Kew Gardens is highly educated. 63.5% 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 43.4%.

Kew Gardens, NY offers residents above-average earning potential within New York.

ZIP Codes in Kew Gardens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11415 21,379 $88,632 $367,900 $1,909 6.5% 63.5% 42.5%