Fresh Meadows, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11365
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,252
- 6,529/sq mi High-density area
- $81,258
- Median income Near-median income area
- $922,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fresh Meadows pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 36%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,529
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11365 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 11365 (Fresh Meadows, NY) fell -5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 361.8 in 2023 to 342.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11365 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fresh Meadows, Queens County, New York, with 42,252 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 6,529 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11365 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,258 (12% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,186. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $922,200 (144% above the average New York ZIP), with only 46.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,890.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11365 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 11365
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fresh Meadows, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11365.
- Construction
Construction
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
125 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
85 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
81 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 11365, Fresh Meadows, 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
42,252
Population
6.5
Area (sq mi)
6,529
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11365?
44.9
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
45.6%
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?
$81,258
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$43,186
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
40.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11365 ranks nationally
Fresh Meadows, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$81,258 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US 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
16,947housing units
16,947
Total Housing Units
16,384
Occupied Units
563
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$922,200
Median Home Value
+144% vs state ZIP avg
$1,890
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
-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
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ZIP 11365 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11355
Flushing (11355)
85,871 residents
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
60,809 residents
- 11365
Fresh Meadows (11365)
42,252 residents
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
41,047 residents
- 11358
Flushing (11358)
37,546 residents
- 11364
Oakland Gardens (11364)
34,555 residents
- 11433 32,687
Jamaica (11433)
32,687 residents
- 11423 29,987
Hollis (11423)
29,987 residents
- 11361 28,606
Bayside (11361)
28,606 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11365 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11365 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
- 11361
Bayside (11361)
$105,932 median income
- 11364
Oakland Gardens (11364)
$98,359 median income
- 11358
Flushing (11358)
$88,165 median income
- 11365
Fresh Meadows (11365)
$81,258 median income
- 11423
Hollis (11423)
$80,054 median income
- 11433
Jamaica (11433)
$77,519 median income
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
$75,061 median income
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
$74,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11365 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11365, 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 (42,252 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 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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