Sunnyside, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11104
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,232
- 27,094/sq mi High-density area
- $80,709
- Median income Near-median income area
- $610,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sunnyside pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27,094
- people per sq mi
- 20%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11104 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11104 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sunnyside, Queens County, New York, with 27,232 residents across 1.0 square miles, a density of 27,094 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11104 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,709 (13% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,701. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $610,100 (61% above the average New York ZIP), with only 20.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,969.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11104 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 11104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sunnyside, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11104.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
124 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11104, Sunnyside, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,232
Population
1.0
Area (sq mi)
27,094
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11104?
40.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
44.0%
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?
$80,709
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$50,701
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
38.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11104 ranks among New York ZIPs
Sunnyside, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$80,709 48th percentile higher than 48% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,174housing units
13,174
Total Housing Units
12,304
Occupied Units
870
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,100
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,969
Median Rent
1941
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.2%
YoY Change (2021)
386
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+286%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11104 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +5.7% | 295 |
| 2016 | +4.0% | 307 |
| 2017 | +10.0% | 338 |
| 2020 | – | 360 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 386 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 630 business establishments in ZIP 11104, employing approximately 5,222 people with a combined annual payroll of $310,410,000.
630
Businesses
5,222
Employees
$310.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 124 | 19.7% |
| Retail trade | 85 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 59 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 54 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Information | 13 | 2.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.6% |
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 11104 vs 11377 →
ZIP 11104 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11377
Woodside (11377)
89,830 residents
- 11372
Jackson Heights (11372)
66,636 residents
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
49,896 residents
- 11106
Astoria (11106)
38,875 residents
- 11103
Astoria (11103)
38,780 residents
- 11222
Brooklyn (11222)
36,934 residents
- 11378 34,981
Maspeth (11378)
34,981 residents
- 11102 34,133
Astoria (11102)
34,133 residents
- 11104 27,232
Sunnyside (11104)
27,232 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11104 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11109
Long Island City (11109)
$204,885 median income
- 11222
Brooklyn (11222)
$125,734 median income
- 11101
Long Island City (11101)
$121,062 median income
- 11102
Astoria (11102)
$96,617 median income
- 11103
Astoria (11103)
$93,324 median income
- 11378
Maspeth (11378)
$85,830 median income
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
$85,196 median income
- 11106
Astoria (11106)
$84,867 median income
- 11104 $80,709
Sunnyside (11104)
$80,709 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11104 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11377 | Woodside, NY | 89,830 | 0.8 mi |
| 11101 | Long Island City, NY | 25,484 | 1.0 mi |
| 11103 | Astoria, NY | 38,780 | 1.3 mi |
| 11106 | Astoria, NY | 38,875 | 1.3 mi |
| 11378 | Maspeth, NY | 34,981 | 1.5 mi |
| 11102 | Astoria, NY | 34,133 | 1.9 mi |
| 11109 | Long Island City, NY | 3,523 | 2.0 mi |
| 11237 | Brooklyn, NY | 49,896 | 2.8 mi |
| 11222 | Brooklyn, NY | 36,934 | 1.8 mi |
| 11372 | Jackson Heights, NY | 66,636 | 2.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11104, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,232 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11104 in?
ZIP code 11104 (Sunnyside) is located in Queens County, New York. Queens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/queens-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11104?
ZIP code 11104 in Sunnyside, NY has a population of 27,232 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11104?
The median household income in ZIP 11104 is $80,709, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11104?
The median home value in ZIP 11104 is $610,100, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11104?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11104 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11104?
ZIP code 11104 has 630 business establishments employing approximately 5,222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11104?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11104 are: Accommodation and food services (124), Retail trade (85), Other services (except public administration) (81). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11104?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11104 increased by 7.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11104?
In ZIP code 11104, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11104?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11104 is 38.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11104?
In ZIP code 11104, approximately 20.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 79.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11104?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11104 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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