ZIP Code 11355
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Flushing · Queens County · New York
- Population
- 85,871
- Median income
- $55,326
- Median home value
- $674,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.1%
- Land area
- 4.5 sq mi
19,107/sq mi
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▲ 143% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.7
New York
ZIP code 11355 in Flushing, New York has a population of 85,871. The median household income is $55,326, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $674,600, 143% above the US average. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11355 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.5 square miles in Flushing, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 85,871 residents, producing a population density of 19,107 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 11355 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11355 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $674,600 (78% above the state average) with median rent at $1,725 per month, and 33.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11355 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11355 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 11355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,578
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
41.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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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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