ZIP Code 11103
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Astoria · Queens County · New York
- Population
- 38,780
- Median income
- $93,324
- Median home value
- $1,002,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 52.5%
- Land area
- 1.8 sq mi
21,044/sq mi
▲ 22% vs US
higher than 76% of US ZIPs
▲ 260% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
New York
ZIP code 11103 in Astoria, New York has a population of 38,780. The median household income is $93,324, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $1,002,200, 260% above the US average. 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11103 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.8 square miles in Astoria, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 38,780 residents, producing a population density of 21,044 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11103 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11103 sits at $93,324 (1% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $64,077. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $1,002,200 (165% above the state average) with median rent at $2,167 per month, and 16.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11103 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11103 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11103.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
223 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
178 establishments
- Construction
Construction
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
134 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11103, Astoria, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,780
Population
1.8
Area (sq mi)
21,044
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11103?
36.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
38.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$93,324
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$64,077
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
42.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
18,999
Total Housing Units
16,701
Occupied Units
2,298
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,002,200
Median Home Value
+165% vs state
$2,167
Median Rent
1942
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,180 business establishments in ZIP 11103, employing approximately 7,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $403,212,000.
1,180
Businesses
7,424
Employees
$403.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 223 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 178 | 15.1% |
| Construction | 159 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 134 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 110 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 105 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.9% |
| Information | 21 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11103 vs 11106 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11106 | Astoria, NY | 38,875 | 1.0 mi |
| 11102 | Astoria, NY | 34,133 | 0.9 mi |
| 11105 | Astoria, NY | 36,688 | 1.2 mi |
| 11104 | Sunnyside, NY | 27,232 | 1.3 mi |
| 11377 | Woodside, NY | 89,830 | 1.3 mi |
| 10044 | New York, NY | 11,661 | 1.9 mi |
| 11370 | East Elmhurst, NY | 39,688 | 1.6 mi |
| 11372 | Jackson Heights, NY | 66,636 | 1.7 mi |
| 11101 | Long Island City, NY | 25,484 | 1.7 mi |
| 11378 | Maspeth, NY | 34,981 | 2.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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