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 High-density area
- $55,326
- Median income Below-median income area
- $674,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11355 (Flushing, NY) rose +22.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 360.5 in 2023 to 440.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,578. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $674,600 (78% above the average New York ZIP), with only 33.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,725.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11355 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 11355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flushing, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11355.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
374 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
325 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
306 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
304 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
271 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11355?
47.7
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
72.1%
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?
$55,326
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
32,362housing units
32,362
Total Housing Units
31,078
Occupied Units
1,284
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$674,600
Median Home Value
+78% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11355 vs 11354 →
ZIP 11355 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11368
Corona (11368)
109,931 residents
- 11355
Flushing (11355)
85,871 residents
- 11354
Flushing (11354)
54,878 residents
- 11365 42,252
Fresh Meadows (11365)
42,252 residents
- 11367 41,047
Flushing (11367)
41,047 residents
- 11357 39,150
Whitestone (11357)
39,150 residents
- 11358 37,546
Flushing (11358)
37,546 residents
- 11356 23,438
College Point (11356)
23,438 residents
- 11415 19,341
Kew Gardens (11415)
19,341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11355 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11355 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11357
Whitestone (11357)
$96,988 median income
- 11358
Flushing (11358)
$88,165 median income
- 11356
College Point (11356)
$86,730 median income
- 11415
Kew Gardens (11415)
$86,394 median income
- 11365
Fresh Meadows (11365)
$81,258 median income
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
$75,061 median income
- 11368
Corona (11368)
$72,270 median income
- 11354
Flushing (11354)
$66,010 median income
- 11355
Flushing (11355)
$55,326 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11355, 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 (85,871 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 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.
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