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Fresh Meadows, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11366

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

13,532
4,780/sq mi
$135,373
Median income
$967,400
Median home value
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fresh Meadows pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
4,780
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11366 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11366 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fresh Meadows, Queens County, New York, home to 13,532 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 4,780 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11366 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,373 (46% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $51,040. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. Housing costs here run $967,400 for a typical home value (156% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,180 a month; 72.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 48 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 11366 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 11366

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fresh Meadows, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11366.

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 11366, 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

13,532

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

4,780

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11366?

44.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

45.4%

Foreign-Born

White 31.5%
African American 4.1%
Asian 42.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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?

$135,373

Median Household Income

+46% vs state

$51,040

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

48.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11366 ranks nationally

Fresh Meadows, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,373 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,977

Total Housing Units

4,700

Occupied Units

277

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.5%
Renter 27.5%

$967,400

Median Home Value

+156% vs state

$2,180

Median Rent

1952

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

-1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11366 have decreased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.3% 286
2021 +3.7% 297
2022 +5.6% 313
2023 +2.9% 323
2024 -1.1% 319

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 491 business establishments in ZIP 11366, employing approximately 3,141 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,609,000.

491

Businesses

3,141

Employees

$139.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 83 16.9%
Retail trade 75 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 51 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 47 9.6%
Construction 36 7.3%
Wholesale trade 29 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 25 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.7%
Finance and insurance 13 2.6%
Educational services 13 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.2%

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 11366 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 11366 ranks #0 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 11366 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 11366 ranks the highest 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
11432 Jamaica, NY 60,809 1.0 mi
11365 Fresh Meadows, NY 42,252 1.0 mi
11423 Hollis, NY 29,987 1.2 mi
11433 Jamaica, NY 32,687 2.1 mi
11451 Jamaica, NY 0 2.0 mi
11364 Oakland Gardens, NY 34,555 1.7 mi
11427 Queens Village, NY 23,593 2.1 mi
11367 Flushing, NY 41,047 2.2 mi
11358 Flushing, NY 37,546 2.3 mi
11361 Bayside, NY 28,606 2.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11366 in? ▼
ZIP code 11366 (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 11366? ▼
ZIP code 11366 in Fresh Meadows, NY has a population of 13,532 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11366? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11366 is $135,373, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11366? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11366 is $967,400, which is 248% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11366? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11366 is Asian at 42.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11366? ▼
ZIP code 11366 has 491 business establishments employing approximately 3,141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11366? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11366 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Retail trade (75), Professional, scientific, and technical services (62). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11366? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11366 decreased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 11366? ▼
In ZIP code 11366, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.1% 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 11366? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11366 is 48.2 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 11366? ▼
In ZIP code 11366, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11366? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11366 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.