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Jackson Heights, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11372

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

66,636
34,730/sq mi
$78,606
Median income
$469,400
Median home value
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jackson Heights pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
34,730
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11372 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11372 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson Heights, Queens County, New York, with 66,636 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 34,730 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11372 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,606 (15% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $43,855. Local economic indicators show a 14.6% poverty rate alongside 8.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $469,400 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,820 monthly, and 36.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 40 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11372, plus 6 more within Queens County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 11372

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson Heights, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11372.

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 11372, Jackson Heights, 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

66,636

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

34,730

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11372?

43.7

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

59.2%

Foreign-Born

White 26.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 20.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%

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?

$78,606

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$43,855

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

39.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11372 ranks nationally

Jackson Heights, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,606 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%

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

What does housing look like?

26,335

Total Housing Units

25,399

Occupied Units

936

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.7%
Renter 63.3%

$469,400

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,820

Median Rent

1945

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2022)

382

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+282%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11372 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +13.9% 345
2018 +3.1% 356
2020 – 332
2021 +7.5% 357
2022 +7.2% 382

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,875 business establishments in ZIP 11372, employing approximately 14,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $562,772,000.

1,875

Businesses

14,564

Employees

$562.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 376 20.1%
Accommodation and food services 308 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 252 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 233 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 169 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 139 7.4%
Construction 96 5.1%
Finance and insurance 66 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 55 2.9%
Information 39 2.1%
Wholesale trade 37 2.0%
Educational services 29 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 26 1.4%
Manufacturing 25 1.3%
Transportation and warehousing 25 1.3%

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 11372 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 11372 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 11372 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 11372 ranks #6 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
11373 Elmhurst, NY 100,820 0.9 mi
11369 East Elmhurst, NY 38,615 1.0 mi
11370 East Elmhurst, NY 39,688 1.7 mi
11377 Woodside, NY 89,830 1.2 mi
11368 Corona, NY 109,931 1.6 mi
11371 Flushing, NY 0 1.7 mi
11379 Middle Village, NY 34,821 2.4 mi
11103 Astoria, NY 38,780 1.7 mi
11104 Sunnyside, NY 27,232 2.0 mi
11374 Rego Park, NY 43,600 2.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Queens County

11368 standard
Corona, NY
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

Queens County Jackson Heights, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11372 in? ▼
ZIP code 11372 (Jackson Heights) 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 11372? ▼
ZIP code 11372 in Jackson Heights, NY has a population of 66,636 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11372? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11372 is $78,606, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11372? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11372 is $469,400, which is 69% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11372? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11372 is White at 26.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11372? ▼
ZIP code 11372 has 1,875 business establishments employing approximately 14,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11372? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11372 are: Retail trade (376), Accommodation and food services (308), Other services (except public administration) (252). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11372? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11372 increased by 7.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 11372? ▼
In ZIP code 11372, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.0% 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 11372? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11372 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 11372? ▼
In ZIP code 11372, approximately 36.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11372? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11372 is 14.6% 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.