City

Ridgewood, NY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Queens County  ·  New York

👥103,865Population
💰$87,365Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$842,800Median Home Value▲ 202% above avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.5%Hispanic: 45.4%Black: 2.6%Asian: 6.9%Other: 2%Race
White42.5%
Hispanic45.4%
Black2.6%
Asian6.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
35%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma2,866 (4.3%)
HS Graduate20,398 (30.6%)
Some College6,796 (10.2%)
Associates6,022 (9%)
Bachelors5,930 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree24,666 (37%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 37%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College10.2%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate37.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 30.3%Renter: 69.7%Tenure
Owner30.3%
Renter69.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,365 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$842,800 ▲ 202% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,959/mo
Total Housing Units40,175
Vacant Units2,589

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
27%
Public Transit
53%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
75%
About Ridgewood, NY

Ridgewood is a city in New York, located in Queens County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 103,865 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Ridgewood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,365 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ridgewood is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $842,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,959 per month. At 30.3% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Ridgewood is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 45.4%.

Ridgewood, NY offers residents above-average earning potential 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 Ridgewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11385 103,865 $87,365 $842,800 $1,959 6.5% 45.9% 30.3%

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