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 High-density area
- $78,606
- Median income Near-median income area
- $469,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,855. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 8.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $469,400 (24% above the average New York ZIP), with only 36.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,820.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11372 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 11372
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson Heights, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11372.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
376 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
308 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
252 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
233 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
169 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 11372?
43.7
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
59.2%
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?
$78,606
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,335housing units
26,335
Total Housing Units
25,399
Occupied Units
936
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$469,400
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11372 vs 11373 →
ZIP 11372 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11368
Corona (11368)
109,931 residents
- 11373
Elmhurst (11373)
100,820 residents
- 11377
Woodside (11377)
89,830 residents
- 11372
Jackson Heights (11372)
66,636 residents
- 11374 43,600
Rego Park (11374)
43,600 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
- 11379 34,821
Middle Village (11379)
34,821 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11372 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11372 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11379
Middle Village (11379)
$93,558 median income
- 11103
Astoria (11103)
$93,324 median income
- 11374
Rego Park (11374)
$90,631 median income
- 11104
Sunnyside (11104)
$80,709 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
- 11368
Corona (11368)
$72,270 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11372, 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 (66,636 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 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.
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