ZIP Code 11109

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Long Island City · Queens County · New York

Population
3,523

27,330/sq mi

Median income
$204,885

▲ 169% vs US

higher than 99% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$525,300

▲ 89% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
87.9%

Median age 35.4

Land area
0.1 sq mi

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11109?

35.4

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

33.4%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 24.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 91.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 87.9%

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

Owner 18.6%
Renter 81.4%

$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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11109 in?
ZIP code 11109 (Long Island City) 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 11109?
ZIP code 11109 in Long Island City, NY has a population of 3,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11109?
The median household income in ZIP 11109 is $204,885, which is 169% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11109?
The median home value in ZIP 11109 is $525,300, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11109?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11109 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11109?
ZIP code 11109 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11109?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11109 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Real estate and rental and leasing (9), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11109?
In ZIP code 11109, 91.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11109?
In ZIP code 11109, approximately 18.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 81.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11109?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11109 is 2.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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