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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
$105,904
Median income
$552,400
Median home value
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $65,584. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $552,400 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $2,175 per month, and 50.5% of occupied units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11375 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 11375

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forest Hills, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11375.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11375?

44.5

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

43.1%

Foreign-Born

White 47.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 28.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.8%

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

What does housing look like?

35,673

Total Housing Units

34,061

Occupied Units

1,612

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$552,400

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11375 ranks #2 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 11375 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 11375 ranks the highest 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.