PlainZIP

College Point, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11356

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

23,438
5,739/sq mi
$86,730
Median income
$909,200
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

College Point pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
5,739
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11356 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11356 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in College Point, Queens County, New York, with 23,438 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 5,739 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11356 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,730 (6% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $33,019. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 10.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $909,200 (140% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,235 monthly, and 49.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 45 minutes. To put 11356 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 11356

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in College Point, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11356.

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 11356, College Point, 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

23,438

Population

4.1

Area (sq mi)

5,739

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 11356?

40.2

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

54.7%

Foreign-Born

White 20.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 39.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%

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?

$86,730

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$33,019

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

10.0%

Unemployment Rate

45.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11356 ranks nationally

College Point, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,730 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,923

Total Housing Units

8,171

Occupied Units

752

Vacant Units

3.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.8%
Renter 50.2%

$909,200

Median Home Value

+140% vs state

$2,235

Median Rent

1962

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

-5.3%

YoY Change (2023)

340

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+240%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11356 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.1% 315
2020 -0.1% 315
2021 +1.2% 319
2022 +12.6% 359
2023 -5.3% 340

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 809 business establishments in ZIP 11356, employing approximately 8,541 people with a combined annual payroll of $528,149,000.

809

Businesses

8,541

Employees

$528.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 174 21.5%
Retail trade 109 13.5%
Wholesale trade 105 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 73 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 57 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 53 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 48 5.9%
Manufacturing 42 5.2%
Health care and social assistance 38 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 3.1%
Finance and insurance 17 2.1%
Information 10 1.2%
Educational services 9 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%

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 11356 vs 11351 →

ZIP 11356 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 11356 ranks #9 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 11356 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 11356 ranks #3 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
11351 Flushing, NY 0 0.9 mi
11354 Flushing, NY 54,878 1.4 mi
11357 Whitestone, NY 39,150 1.6 mi
11371 Flushing, NY 0 1.8 mi
11368 Corona, NY 109,931 2.5 mi
10473 Bronx, NY 58,519 2.5 mi
11369 East Elmhurst, NY 38,615 2.2 mi
11355 Flushing, NY 85,871 2.6 mi
11370 East Elmhurst, NY 39,688 2.5 mi
10465 Bronx, NY 42,230 2.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Queens County

11368 standard
Corona, NY
Pop: 109,931
11373 standard
Elmhurst, NY
Pop: 100,820
11385 standard
Ridgewood, NY
Pop: 98,592
11377 standard
Woodside, NY
Pop: 89,830
11355 standard
Flushing, NY
Pop: 85,871
11375 standard
Forest Hills, NY
Pop: 68,733

Related Areas

Queens County College Point, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11356 in? ▼
ZIP code 11356 (College Point) 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 11356? ▼
ZIP code 11356 in College Point, NY has a population of 23,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11356? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11356 is $86,730, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11356? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11356 is $909,200, which is 227% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11356? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11356 is Asian at 39.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11356? ▼
ZIP code 11356 has 809 business establishments employing approximately 8,541 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11356? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11356 are: Construction (174), Retail trade (109), Wholesale trade (105). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11356? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11356 decreased by 5.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 11356? ▼
In ZIP code 11356, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 11356? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11356 is 45.0 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 11356? ▼
In ZIP code 11356, approximately 49.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11356? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11356 is 11.1% 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.