City

Sunnyside, NY

1 ZIP code  ·  Queens County  ·  New York

👥26,825Population
💰$84,716Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$665,700Median Home Value▲ 139% above avg
🎓60.2%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.6%Hispanic: 27.3%Black: 2.4%Asian: 28.3%Other: 3.8%Race
White37.6%
Hispanic27.3%
Black2.4%
Asian28.3%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
40%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads60.2% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma463 (2.4%)
HS Graduate4,131 (21.2%)
Some College1,333 (6.9%)
Associates1,804 (9.3%)
Bachelors1,674 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree10,041 (51.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 51.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad21.2%
Some College6.9%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate51.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 21.5%Renter: 78.5%Tenure
Owner21.5%
Renter78.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,716 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$665,700 ▲ 139% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,924/mo
Total Housing Units13,224
Vacant Units990

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
14%
Public Transit
61%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
68%
About Sunnyside, NY

Sunnyside is a city in New York, located in Queens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26,825 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Sunnyside is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,716 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sunnyside is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $665,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,924 per month. At 21.5% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Sunnyside is highly educated. 60.2% 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 37.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Sunnyside
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
11104 26,825 $84,716 $665,700 $1,924 6.3% 60.2% 21.5%