Middle Village, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11379
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,821
- 6,480/sq mi High-density area
- $93,558
- Median income Above-median income area
- $891,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Middle Village pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,480
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11379 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 11379 (Middle Village, NY) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.6 in 2023 to 312.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11379 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middle Village, Queens County, New York, with 34,821 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 6,480 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11379 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,558 (1% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,978. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $891,300 (136% above the average New York ZIP), while 60.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,040.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.6, and the average commute is 44 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11379 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 11379
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middle Village, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11379.
- Construction
Construction
149 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
85 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 59
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 58
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 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 11379, Middle Village, 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
34,821
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
6,480
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11379?
47.6
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
36.7%
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?
$93,558
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$46,978
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
43.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11379 ranks nationally
Middle Village, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$93,558 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
15,415housing units
15,415
Total Housing Units
14,090
Occupied Units
1,325
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$891,300
Median Home Value
+136% vs state ZIP avg
$2,040
Median Rent
1951
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
312
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+212%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11379 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 275 |
| 2021 | +2.4% | 282 |
| 2022 | +3.4% | 292 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 305 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 312 |
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 658 business establishments in ZIP 11379, employing approximately 4,217 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,063,000.
658
Businesses
4,217
Employees
$216.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 149 | 22.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 13.7% |
| Retail trade | 85 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 58 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Information | 4 | 0.6% |
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 11379 vs 11373 →
ZIP 11379 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
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
98,592 residents
- 11377
Woodside (11377)
89,830 residents
- 11375
Forest Hills (11375)
68,733 residents
- 11372
Jackson Heights (11372)
66,636 residents
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
49,896 residents
- 11374
Rego Park (11374)
43,600 residents
- 11421 39,127
Woodhaven (11421)
39,127 residents
- 11369 38,615
East Elmhurst (11369)
38,615 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11379 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11379 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
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
$88,838 median income
- 11378
Maspeth (11378)
$85,830 median income
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
$85,196 median income
- 11369
East Elmhurst (11369)
$80,297 median income
- 11372
Jackson Heights (11372)
$78,606 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11379 ranks #2 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 | 1.5 mi |
| 11385 | Ridgewood, NY | 98,592 | 1.2 mi |
| 11374 | Rego Park, NY | 43,600 | 1.2 mi |
| 11375 | Forest Hills, NY | 68,733 | 1.8 mi |
| 11378 | Maspeth, NY | 34,981 | 1.7 mi |
| 11372 | Jackson Heights, NY | 66,636 | 2.4 mi |
| 11421 | Woodhaven, NY | 39,127 | 1.9 mi |
| 11377 | Woodside, NY | 89,830 | 2.4 mi |
| 11369 | East Elmhurst, NY | 38,615 | 3.2 mi |
| 11237 | Brooklyn, NY | 49,896 | 2.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11379, 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 (34,821 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 11379 in?
ZIP code 11379 (Middle Village) 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 11379?
ZIP code 11379 in Middle Village, NY has a population of 34,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11379?
The median household income in ZIP 11379 is $93,558, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11379?
The median home value in ZIP 11379 is $891,300, which is 220% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11379?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11379 is White at 62.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11379?
ZIP code 11379 has 658 business establishments employing approximately 4,217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11379?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11379 are: Construction (149), Other services (except public administration) (90), Retail trade (85). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11379?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11379 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 11379?
In ZIP code 11379, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 11379?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11379 is 43.5 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 11379?
In ZIP code 11379, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11379?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11379 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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