Bayside, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11361
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,606
- 6,256/sq mi High-density area
- $105,932
- Median income Above-median income area
- $918,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bayside pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,256
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11361 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 11361 (Bayside, NY) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 316.1 in 2023 to 323.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11361 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bayside, Queens County, New York, with 28,606 residents across 4.6 square miles, a density of 6,256 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11361 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,932 (15% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,825. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $918,700 (143% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,347; 58.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11361 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 11361
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bayside, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11361.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
151 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
144 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Construction
Construction
118 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 11361, Bayside, 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
28,606
Population
4.6
Area (sq mi)
6,256
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11361?
42.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
39.8%
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?
$105,932
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$48,825
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
37.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11361 ranks among New York ZIPs
Bayside, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$105,932 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,626 New York ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,893housing units
11,893
Total Housing Units
11,234
Occupied Units
659
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$918,700
Median Home Value
+143% vs state ZIP avg
$2,347
Median Rent
1955
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
324
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+224%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11361 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +224% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.0% | 274 |
| 2021 | +2.9% | 281 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 312 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 316 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 324 |
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 1,208 business establishments in ZIP 11361, employing approximately 12,915 people with a combined annual payroll of $550,105,000.
1,208
Businesses
12,915
Employees
$550.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 185 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 151 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 144 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 118 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 118 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 83 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 60 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 35 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 2.5% |
| Information | 15 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 0.8% |
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 11361 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11365
Fresh Meadows (11365)
42,252 residents
- 11358
Flushing (11358)
37,546 residents
- 11364
Oakland Gardens (11364)
34,555 residents
- 11423
Hollis (11423)
29,987 residents
- 11361
Bayside (11361)
28,606 residents
- 11427
Queens Village (11427)
23,593 residents
- 11360
Bayside (11360)
18,884 residents
- 11362
Little Neck (11362)
17,823 residents
- 11366 13,532
Fresh Meadows (11366)
13,532 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11361 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11361 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11366
Fresh Meadows (11366)
$135,373 median income
- 11363
Little Neck (11363)
$125,015 median income
- 11362
Little Neck (11362)
$122,090 median income
- 11361
Bayside (11361)
$105,932 median income
- 11360
Bayside (11360)
$98,875 median income
- 11364
Oakland Gardens (11364)
$98,359 median income
- 11427
Queens Village (11427)
$88,980 median income
- 11358
Flushing (11358)
$88,165 median income
- 11365
Fresh Meadows (11365)
$81,258 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11361 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11360 | Bayside, NY | 18,884 | 1.2 mi |
| 11358 | Flushing, NY | 37,546 | 1.3 mi |
| 11364 | Oakland Gardens, NY | 34,555 | 1.4 mi |
| 11359 | Bayside, NY | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 11363 | Little Neck, NY | 6,988 | 1.5 mi |
| 11362 | Little Neck, NY | 17,823 | 1.9 mi |
| 11365 | Fresh Meadows, NY | 42,252 | 2.0 mi |
| 11366 | Fresh Meadows, NY | 13,532 | 2.5 mi |
| 11423 | Hollis, NY | 29,987 | 3.3 mi |
| 11427 | Queens Village, NY | 23,593 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11361, 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 (28,606 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 11361 in?
ZIP code 11361 (Bayside) 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 11361?
ZIP code 11361 in Bayside, NY has a population of 28,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11361?
The median household income in ZIP 11361 is $105,932, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11361?
The median home value in ZIP 11361 is $918,700, which is 230% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11361?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11361 is Asian at 41.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11361?
ZIP code 11361 has 1,208 business establishments employing approximately 12,915 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11361?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11361 are: Health care and social assistance (185), Accommodation and food services (151), Other services (except public administration) (144). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11361?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11361 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 224%. 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 11361?
In ZIP code 11361, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 11361?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11361 is 37.8 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 11361?
In ZIP code 11361, approximately 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11361?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11361 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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