ZIP Code 11365

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Fresh Meadows · Queens County · New York

Population
42,252

6,529/sq mi

Median income
$81,258

▲ 7% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$922,200

▲ 232% vs US

higher than 97% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.8%

Median age 44.9

Land area
6.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11365 in Fresh Meadows, New York has a population of 42,252. The median household income is $81,258, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $922,200, 232% above the US average. 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11365 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.5 square miles in Fresh Meadows, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 42,252 residents, producing a population density of 6,529 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 11365 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11365 sits at $81,258 (12% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,186. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $922,200 (144% above the state average) with median rent at $1,890 per month, and 46.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11365 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11365 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 11365

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11365.

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 11365, Fresh Meadows, 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

42,252

Population

6.5

Area (sq mi)

6,529

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11365?

44.9

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

45.6%

Foreign-Born

White 24.6%
African American 9.8%
Asian 45.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

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?

$81,258

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$43,186

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

40.4 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,947

Total Housing Units

16,384

Occupied Units

563

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.4%
Renter 53.6%

$922,200

Median Home Value

+144% vs state

$1,890

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

-5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11365 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -2.9% 293
2021 +4.7% 307
2022 +1.7% 312
2023 +15.9% 362
2024 -5.3% 343

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 870 business establishments in ZIP 11365, employing approximately 8,191 people with a combined annual payroll of $421,679,000.

870

Businesses

8,191

Employees

$421.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 125 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 125 14.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 10.9%
Transportation and warehousing 85 9.8%
Wholesale trade 81 9.3%
Retail trade 74 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 71 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 64 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.5%
Finance and insurance 18 2.1%
Educational services 16 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Information 9 1.0%
Manufacturing 7 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Industries not classified 4 0.5%

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 11365 vs 11366 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11366 Fresh Meadows, NY 13,532 1.0 mi
11358 Flushing, NY 37,546 1.4 mi
11432 Jamaica, NY 60,809 1.7 mi
11355 Flushing, NY 85,871 1.6 mi
11364 Oakland Gardens, NY 34,555 1.8 mi
11451 Jamaica, NY 0 2.7 mi
11367 Flushing, NY 41,047 1.8 mi
11361 Bayside, NY 28,606 2.0 mi
11433 Jamaica, NY 32,687 2.9 mi
11423 Hollis, NY 29,987 2.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11365 in?
ZIP code 11365 (Fresh Meadows) 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 11365?
ZIP code 11365 in Fresh Meadows, NY has a population of 42,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11365?
The median household income in ZIP 11365 is $81,258, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11365?
The median home value in ZIP 11365 is $922,200, which is 232% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11365?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11365 is Asian at 45.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11365?
ZIP code 11365 has 870 business establishments employing approximately 8,191 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11365?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11365 are: Construction (125), Health care and social assistance (125), Professional, scientific, and technical services (95). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11365?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11365 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 11365?
In ZIP code 11365, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 11365?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11365 is 40.4 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 11365?
In ZIP code 11365, approximately 46.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11365?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11365 is 10.4% 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 Fresh Meadows, 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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