ZIP Code 11109
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Long Island City · Queens County · New York
- Population
- 3,523
- Median income
- $204,885
- Median home value
- $525,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 87.9%
- Land area
- 0.1 sq mi
27,330/sq mi
▲ 169% vs US
higher than 99% of US ZIPs
▲ 89% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.4
New York
ZIP code 11109 in Long Island City, New York has a population of 3,523. The median household income is $204,885, which is 169% above the national average. Median home value is $525,300, 89% above the US average. 87.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11109 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Long Island City, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 3,523 residents, producing a population density of 27,330 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 11109 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11109 sits at $204,885 (122% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $120,768. The poverty rate stands at 2.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $525,300 (39% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 18.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11109 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 87.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11109 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 11109
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11109.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 11109, Long Island City, 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
3,523
Population
0.1
Area (sq mi)
27,330
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11109?
35.4
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
33.4%
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?
$204,885
Median Household Income
+122% vs state
$120,768
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
4,921
Total Housing Units
4,032
Occupied Units
889
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$525,300
Median Home Value
+39% vs state
$3,501
Median Rent
2010
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 11109, employing approximately 460 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,420,000.
82
Businesses
460
Employees
$23.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 24.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 11.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 3.7% |
| Information | 3 | 3.7% |
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 11109 vs 11101 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11101 | Long Island City, NY | 25,484 | 1.0 mi |
| 10017 | New York, NY | 16,575 | 0.9 mi |
| 10016 | New York, NY | 54,183 | 1.1 mi |
| 10174 | New York, NY | 0 | 1.0 mi |
| 10022 | New York, NY | 31,924 | 1.0 mi |
| 10044 | New York, NY | 11,661 | 1.2 mi |
| 10065 | New York, NY | 32,270 | 1.3 mi |
| 10021 | New York, NY | 43,631 | 1.6 mi |
| 10170 | New York, NY | 2 | 1.1 mi |
| 10168 | New York, NY | 0 | 1.1 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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