ZIP Code 11361

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Bayside · Queens County · New York

Population
28,606

6,256/sq mi

Median income
$105,932

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$918,700

▲ 230% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.2%

Median age 42.8

Land area
4.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11361 in Bayside, New York has a population of 28,606. The median household income is $105,932, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $918,700, 230% above the US average. 46.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11361 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.6 square miles in Bayside, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 28,606 residents, producing a population density of 6,256 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 11361 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11361 sits at $105,932 (15% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $48,825. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $918,700 (143% above the state average) with median rent at $2,347 per month, and 58.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11361 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11361 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 11361

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11361.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,606

Population

4.6

Area (sq mi)

6,256

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11361?

42.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

39.8%

Foreign-Born

White 37.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 41.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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

$48,825

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

37.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,893

Total Housing Units

11,234

Occupied Units

659

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.9%
Renter 41.1%

$918,700

Median Home Value

+143% vs state

$2,347

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 11361 vs 11360 →

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Bayside, NY

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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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