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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
$93,558
Median income
$891,300
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $46,978. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $891,300 (136% above the state average) with median rent at $2,040 per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Queens County, letting you compare 11379 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 11379

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middle Village, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11379.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11379?

47.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

36.7%

Foreign-Born

White 62.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 11.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,415

Total Housing Units

14,090

Occupied Units

1,325

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$891,300

Median Home Value

+136% vs state

$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

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ZIP 11379 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 11379 ranks #0 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 11379 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 11379 ranks #2 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 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

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 Middle Village, NY New York

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.

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