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Flushing, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11355

Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

85,871
19,107/sq mi
$55,326
Median income
$674,600
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Flushing pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
19,107
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11355 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11355 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flushing, Queens County, New York, with 85,871 residents across 4.5 square miles, a density of 19,107 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11355 reports a modest median household income of $55,326 (40% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $28,578. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $674,600 (78% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,725 monthly, and 33.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 41 minutes. To put 11355 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Queens County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flushing, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11355.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11355, Flushing, 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

85,871

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

19,107

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11355?

47.7

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

72.1%

Foreign-Born

White 7.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 74.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%

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?

$55,326

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$28,578

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

41.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11355 ranks nationally

Flushing, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,326 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

32,362

Total Housing Units

31,078

Occupied Units

1,284

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.4%
Renter 66.6%

$674,600

Median Home Value

+78% vs state

$1,725

Median Rent

1961

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

+22.1%

YoY Change (2024)

440

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+340%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11355 have increased 22.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +340% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -5.0% 330
2021 +2.1% 337
2022 -1.1% 333
2023 +8.3% 361
2024 +22.1% 440

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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,509 business establishments in ZIP 11355, employing approximately 24,332 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,350,530,000.

2,509

Businesses

24,332

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 374 14.9%
Retail trade 325 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 306 12.2%
Transportation and warehousing 304 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 271 10.8%
Construction 224 8.9%
Wholesale trade 158 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 157 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 133 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 90 3.6%
Educational services 55 2.2%
Finance and insurance 54 2.1%
Manufacturing 27 1.1%
Information 20 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.3%

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 11355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11355 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11355 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11354 Flushing, NY 54,878 1.2 mi
11367 Flushing, NY 41,047 1.5 mi
11358 Flushing, NY 37,546 1.4 mi
11368 Corona, NY 109,931 1.7 mi
11351 Flushing, NY 0 2.0 mi
11365 Fresh Meadows, NY 42,252 1.6 mi
11424 Jamaica, NY 0 2.6 mi
11357 Whitestone, NY 39,150 2.5 mi
11415 Kew Gardens, NY 19,341 3.0 mi
11356 College Point, NY 23,438 2.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11355 in? ▼
ZIP code 11355 (Flushing) 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 11355? ▼
ZIP code 11355 in Flushing, NY has a population of 85,871 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11355? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11355 is $55,326, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11355? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11355 is $674,600, which is 143% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11355? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11355 is Asian at 74.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11355? ▼
ZIP code 11355 has 2,509 business establishments employing approximately 24,332 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11355? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11355 are: Health care and social assistance (374), Retail trade (325), Other services (except public administration) (306). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11355? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11355 increased by 22.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 340%. 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 11355? ▼
In ZIP code 11355, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 11355? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11355 is 41.4 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 11355? ▼
In ZIP code 11355, approximately 33.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11355? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11355 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.