Astoria, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11106
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,875
- 17,558/sq mi High-density area
- $84,867
- Median income Above-median income area
- $610,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Astoria pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17,558
- people per sq mi
- 17%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11106 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11106 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Astoria, Queens County, New York, with 38,875 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 17,558 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11106 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,867 (8% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,671. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $610,400 (61% above the average New York ZIP), with only 16.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,076.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11106 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 11106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Astoria, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11106.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
193 establishments
- Construction
Construction
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
134 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
126 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
105 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 11106, Astoria, 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
38,875
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
17,558
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11106?
36.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
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?
$84,867
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$52,671
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11106 ranks nationally
Astoria, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$84,867 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
22,097housing units
22,097
Total Housing Units
19,286
Occupied Units
2,811
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,400
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$2,076
Median Rent
1949
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,156 business establishments in ZIP 11106, employing approximately 10,764 people with a combined annual payroll of $539,088,000.
1,156
Businesses
10,764
Employees
$539.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 193 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 145 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 134 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 126 | 10.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 105 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 89 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 87 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 64 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 39 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 2.4% |
| Information | 24 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 19 | 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 11106 vs 11102 →
ZIP 11106 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10021
New York (10021)
43,631 residents
- 11106
Astoria (11106)
38,875 residents
- 11103
Astoria (11103)
38,780 residents
- 11102
Astoria (11102)
34,133 residents
- 10035
New York (10035)
33,969 residents
- 10065
New York (10065)
32,270 residents
- 11104
Sunnyside (11104)
27,232 residents
- 10075
New York (10075)
26,121 residents
- 11101
Long Island City (11101)
25,484 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11106 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 10021
New York (10021)
$158,677 median income
- 10075
New York (10075)
$155,902 median income
- 10065
New York (10065)
$155,331 median income
- 11101
Long Island City (11101)
$121,062 median income
- 10162
New York (10162)
$114,139 median income
- 10044
New York (10044)
$103,347 median income
- 11102
Astoria (11102)
$96,617 median income
- 11103
Astoria (11103)
$93,324 median income
- 11106
Astoria (11106)
$84,867 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11106 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11102 | Astoria, NY | 34,133 | 0.8 mi |
| 10044 | New York, NY | 11,661 | 1.0 mi |
| 11103 | Astoria, NY | 38,780 | 1.0 mi |
| 11101 | Long Island City, NY | 25,484 | 1.1 mi |
| 10162 | New York, NY | 1,685 | 1.1 mi |
| 11104 | Sunnyside, NY | 27,232 | 1.3 mi |
| 10065 | New York, NY | 32,270 | 1.7 mi |
| 10021 | New York, NY | 43,631 | 1.5 mi |
| 10035 | New York, NY | 33,969 | 2.3 mi |
| 10075 | New York, NY | 26,121 | 1.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11106, 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 (38,875 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Queens County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 11106 in?
ZIP code 11106 (Astoria) 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 11106?
ZIP code 11106 in Astoria, NY has a population of 38,875 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11106?
The median household income in ZIP 11106 is $84,867, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11106?
The median home value in ZIP 11106 is $610,400, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11106?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11106 is White at 44.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11106?
ZIP code 11106 has 1,156 business establishments employing approximately 10,764 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11106?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11106 are: Accommodation and food services (193), Construction (145), Other services (except public administration) (134). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11106?
In ZIP code 11106, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.1% 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 11106?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11106 is 37.4 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 11106?
In ZIP code 11106, approximately 16.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11106?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11106 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 11106's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 11106 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Astoria, NY ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.