Forest Hills, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11375
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 68,733
- 13,341/sq mi High-density area
- $105,904
- Median income Above-median income area
- $552,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Forest Hills pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13,341
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11375 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11375 (Forest Hills, NY) fell -8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 345.7 in 2023 to 316.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11375 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forest Hills, Queens County, New York, with 68,733 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 13,341 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11375 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,904 (15% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,584. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $552,400 (46% above the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,175; 50.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 45 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11375 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 11375
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forest Hills, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11375.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
479 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
314 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
260 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
230 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
201 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 11375, Forest Hills, 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
68,733
Population
5.2
Area (sq mi)
13,341
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11375?
44.5
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
43.1%
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?
$105,904
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$65,584
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
44.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11375 ranks nationally
Forest Hills, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$105,904 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
35,673housing units
35,673
Total Housing Units
34,061
Occupied Units
1,612
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$552,400
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$2,175
Median Rent
1952
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
-8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
317
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+217%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11375 have decreased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.8% | 286 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 291 |
| 2022 | +5.5% | 307 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 346 |
| 2024 | -8.3% | 317 |
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 2,115 business establishments in ZIP 11375, employing approximately 32,690 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,416,139,000.
2,115
Businesses
32,690
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 479 | 22.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 314 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 260 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 230 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 201 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 198 | 9.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 79 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 62 | 2.9% |
| Construction | 59 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 51 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 1.5% |
| Information | 26 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.1% |
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 11375 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
- 11375
Forest Hills (11375)
68,733 residents
- 11374 43,600
Rego Park (11374)
43,600 residents
- 11367 41,047
Flushing (11367)
41,047 residents
- 11421 39,127
Woodhaven (11421)
39,127 residents
- 11418 36,256
Richmond Hill (11418)
36,256 residents
- 11379 34,821
Middle Village (11379)
34,821 residents
- 11417 28,967
Ozone Park (11417)
28,967 residents
- 11416 24,861
Ozone Park (11416)
24,861 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11375 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11375 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11375
Forest Hills (11375)
$105,904 median income
- 11379
Middle Village (11379)
$93,558 median income
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
$90,685 median income
- 11374
Rego Park (11374)
$90,631 median income
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
$90,156 median income
- 11417
Ozone Park (11417)
$87,006 median income
- 11415
Kew Gardens (11415)
$86,394 median income
- 11416
Ozone Park (11416)
$81,188 median income
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
$75,061 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11375 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11374 | Rego Park, NY | 43,600 | 0.9 mi |
| 11424 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| 11367 | Flushing, NY | 41,047 | 1.2 mi |
| 11418 | Richmond Hill, NY | 36,256 | 1.5 mi |
| 11415 | Kew Gardens, NY | 19,341 | 1.3 mi |
| 11368 | Corona, NY | 109,931 | 2.0 mi |
| 11379 | Middle Village, NY | 34,821 | 1.8 mi |
| 11421 | Woodhaven, NY | 39,127 | 2.0 mi |
| 11416 | Ozone Park, NY | 24,861 | 2.5 mi |
| 11417 | Ozone Park, NY | 28,967 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11375, 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 (68,733 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 11375 in?
ZIP code 11375 (Forest Hills) 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 11375?
ZIP code 11375 in Forest Hills, NY has a population of 68,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11375?
The median household income in ZIP 11375 is $105,904, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11375?
The median home value in ZIP 11375 is $552,400, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11375?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11375 is White at 47.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11375?
ZIP code 11375 has 2,115 business establishments employing approximately 32,690 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11375?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11375 are: Health care and social assistance (479), Professional, scientific, and technical services (314), Other services (except public administration) (260). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11375?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11375 decreased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 11375?
In ZIP code 11375, 75.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.8% 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 11375?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11375 is 44.7 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 11375?
In ZIP code 11375, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11375?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11375 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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