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Whitestone, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11357

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

39,150
5,378/sq mi
$96,988
Median income
$922,000
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Whitestone pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
5,378
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11357 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11357 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whitestone, Queens County, New York, with 39,150 residents across 7.3 square miles, a density of 5,378 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11357 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,988 (5% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $49,497. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $922,000 (144% above the state average) with median rent at $2,290 per month, and 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 38 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Queens County, letting you compare 11357 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 11357

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitestone, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11357.

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 11357, Whitestone, 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

39,150

Population

7.3

Area (sq mi)

5,378

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11357?

48.4

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

35.9%

Foreign-Born

White 54.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 26.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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?

$96,988

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$49,497

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

37.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11357 ranks nationally

Whitestone, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,988 Top 21% higher than 79% 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

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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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

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

What does housing look like?

16,643

Total Housing Units

15,962

Occupied Units

681

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.6%
Renter 22.4%

$922,000

Median Home Value

+144% vs state

$2,290

Median Rent

1957

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

-5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11357 have decreased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.1% 273
2021 +0.4% 275
2022 +8.5% 298
2023 +7.3% 320
2024 -5.2% 303

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 1,015 business establishments in ZIP 11357, employing approximately 7,427 people with a combined annual payroll of $424,255,000.

1,015

Businesses

7,427

Employees

$424.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 190 18.7%
Other services (except public administration) 113 11.1%
Retail trade 105 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 78 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 77 7.6%
Wholesale trade 74 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 51 5.0%
Finance and insurance 31 3.0%
Educational services 28 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.4%
Manufacturing 12 1.2%
Information 10 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.4%

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 11357 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 11357 ranks #5 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 11357 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 11357 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 0.8 mi
11356 College Point, NY 23,438 1.6 mi
11354 Flushing, NY 54,878 1.5 mi
11360 Bayside, NY 18,884 1.6 mi
11359 Bayside, NY 0 1.8 mi
11358 Flushing, NY 37,546 1.9 mi
11355 Flushing, NY 85,871 2.5 mi
10465 Bronx, NY 42,230 2.7 mi
11361 Bayside, NY 28,606 2.5 mi
11365 Fresh Meadows, NY 42,252 3.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11357 in? ▼
ZIP code 11357 (Whitestone) 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 11357? ▼
ZIP code 11357 in Whitestone, NY has a population of 39,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11357? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11357 is $96,988, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11357? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11357 is $922,000, which is 231% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11357? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11357 is White at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11357? ▼
ZIP code 11357 has 1,015 business establishments employing approximately 7,427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11357? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11357 are: Construction (190), Other services (except public administration) (113), Retail trade (105). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11357? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11357 decreased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 11357? ▼
In ZIP code 11357, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 11357? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11357 is 37.5 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 11357? ▼
In ZIP code 11357, approximately 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11357? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11357 is 8.0% 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.