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East Elmhurst, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11369

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

38,615
13,674/sq mi
$80,297
Median income
$736,300
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Elmhurst pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
13,674
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11369 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11369 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Elmhurst, Queens County, New York, with 38,615 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 13,674 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11369 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,297 (13% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $30,800. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.9%. The typical home here is valued at $736,300 (95% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,924 monthly, and 50.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 43 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 11369 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 11369

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Elmhurst, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11369.

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 11369, East Elmhurst, 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

38,615

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

13,674

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11369?

38.6

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

49.3%

Foreign-Born

White 9.2%
African American 18.8%
Asian 12.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 59.8%

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?

$80,297

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,800

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

42.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11369 ranks nationally

East Elmhurst, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,297 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,878

Total Housing Units

11,066

Occupied Units

2,812

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.8%
Renter 49.2%

$736,300

Median Home Value

+95% vs state

$1,924

Median Rent

1950

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

-3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

358

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+258%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11369 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 324
2021 +5.1% 341
2022 +1.0% 344
2023 +7.2% 369
2024 -3.1% 358

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 425 business establishments in ZIP 11369, employing approximately 4,632 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,944,000.

425

Businesses

4,632

Employees

$222.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 101 23.8%
Other services (except public administration) 54 12.7%
Retail trade 51 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 41 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 37 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 29 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.2%
Wholesale trade 13 3.1%
Manufacturing 9 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 2.1%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Finance and insurance 5 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 11369 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 11369 ranks #9 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 11369 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 11369 ranks #4 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
11371 Flushing, NY 0 0.8 mi
11372 Jackson Heights, NY 66,636 1.0 mi
11370 East Elmhurst, NY 39,688 1.2 mi
11373 Elmhurst, NY 100,820 1.7 mi
11368 Corona, NY 109,931 1.4 mi
11103 Astoria, NY 38,780 2.1 mi
11374 Rego Park, NY 43,600 2.6 mi
11105 Astoria, NY 36,688 2.1 mi
11354 Flushing, NY 54,878 2.4 mi
11377 Woodside, NY 89,830 2.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Queens County

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Pop: 109,931
11373 standard
Elmhurst, NY
Pop: 100,820
11385 standard
Ridgewood, NY
Pop: 98,592
11377 standard
Woodside, NY
Pop: 89,830
11355 standard
Flushing, NY
Pop: 85,871
11375 standard
Forest Hills, NY
Pop: 68,733

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11369 in? ▼
ZIP code 11369 (East Elmhurst) 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 11369? ▼
ZIP code 11369 in East Elmhurst, NY has a population of 38,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11369? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11369 is $80,297, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11369? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11369 is $736,300, which is 165% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11369? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11369 is African American at 18.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11369? ▼
ZIP code 11369 has 425 business establishments employing approximately 4,632 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11369? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11369 are: Construction (101), Other services (except public administration) (54), Retail trade (51). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11369? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11369 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 11369? ▼
In ZIP code 11369, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 11369? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11369 is 42.8 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 11369? ▼
In ZIP code 11369, approximately 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11369? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11369 is 15.6% 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.