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 High-density area
- $76,009
- Median income Near-median income area
- $851,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,248. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $851,300 (125% above the average New York ZIP), with only 46.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,003.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11370 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 11370
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Elmhurst, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11370.
- Construction
Construction
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 39
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 34
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 30
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11370?
38.7
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
46.0%
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?
$76,009
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
11,718housing units
11,718
Total Housing Units
9,436
Occupied Units
2,282
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$851,300
Median Home Value
+125% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 11370 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11373
Elmhurst (11373)
100,820 residents
- 11377
Woodside (11377)
89,830 residents
- 11372
Jackson Heights (11372)
66,636 residents
- 11370 39,688
East Elmhurst (11370)
39,688 residents
- 11103 38,780
Astoria (11103)
38,780 residents
- 11369 38,615
East Elmhurst (11369)
38,615 residents
- 11105 36,688
Astoria (11105)
36,688 residents
- 11102 34,133
Astoria (11102)
34,133 residents
- 11356 23,438
College Point (11356)
23,438 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11370 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11370 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11105
Astoria (11105)
$102,012 median income
- 11102
Astoria (11102)
$96,617 median income
- 11103
Astoria (11103)
$93,324 median income
- 11356
College Point (11356)
$86,730 median income
- 11369
East Elmhurst (11369)
$80,297 median income
- 11372
Jackson Heights (11372)
$78,606 median income
- 11370
East Elmhurst (11370)
$76,009 median income
- 11377
Woodside (11377)
$73,073 median income
- 11373
Elmhurst (11373)
$71,480 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11370, 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 (39,688 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 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.
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