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East Elmhurst, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11370

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

39,688
10,282/sq mi
$76,009
Median income
$851,300
Median home value
24.2%
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 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
10,282
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11370 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11370 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in East Elmhurst, Queens County, New York, with 39,688 residents across 3.9 square miles, a density of 10,282 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11370 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,009 (18% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,248. Poverty here runs at 10.7%, with unemployment measured at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $851,300 (125% above the state average) with median rent at $2,003 per month, and 46.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 40 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 11370 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 11370

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Elmhurst, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11370.

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 11370, 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

39,688

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

10,282

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11370?

38.7

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

46.0%

Foreign-Born

White 30.2%
African American 6.8%
Asian 26.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%

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?

$76,009

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$31,248

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

39.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11370 ranks nationally

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

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

$76,009 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,718

Total Housing Units

9,436

Occupied Units

2,282

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.5%
Renter 53.5%

$851,300

Median Home Value

+125% vs state

$2,003

Median Rent

1954

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

-6.1%

YoY Change (2023)

333

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+233%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11370 have decreased 6.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.1% 313
2020 +3.4% 324
2021 +7.1% 347
2022 +2.5% 355
2023 -6.1% 333

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 372 business establishments in ZIP 11370, employing approximately 3,899 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,083,000.

372

Businesses

3,899

Employees

$304.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 110 29.6%
Retail trade 44 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 39 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 34 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 25 6.7%
Wholesale trade 21 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 19 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.5%
Finance and insurance 8 2.1%
Educational services 4 1.1%
Manufacturing 3 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 11370 vs 11371 →

ZIP 11370 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 11370 ranks #4 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 11370 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 11370 ranks #7 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 0.7 mi
11105 Astoria, NY 36,688 1.0 mi
11369 East Elmhurst, NY 38,615 1.2 mi
11372 Jackson Heights, NY 66,636 1.7 mi
10474 Bronx, NY 12,281 2.4 mi
11103 Astoria, NY 38,780 1.6 mi
11102 Astoria, NY 34,133 2.0 mi
11373 Elmhurst, NY 100,820 2.6 mi
11377 Woodside, NY 89,830 2.3 mi
11356 College Point, NY 23,438 2.5 mi

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Pop: 109,931
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Pop: 100,820
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Pop: 98,592
11377 standard
Woodside, NY
Pop: 89,830
11355 standard
Flushing, NY
Pop: 85,871
11375 standard
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Pop: 68,733

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11370 in? ▼
ZIP code 11370 (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 11370? ▼
ZIP code 11370 in East Elmhurst, NY has a population of 39,688 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11370? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11370 is $76,009, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11370? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11370 is $851,300, which is 206% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11370? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11370 is White at 30.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11370? ▼
ZIP code 11370 has 372 business establishments employing approximately 3,899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11370? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11370 are: Construction (110), Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11370? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11370 decreased by 6.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 11370? ▼
In ZIP code 11370, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 11370? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11370 is 39.8 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 11370? ▼
In ZIP code 11370, approximately 46.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11370? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11370 is 10.7% 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.