Ridgewood, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11385
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 98,592
- 10,528/sq mi High-density area
- $88,838
- Median income Above-median income area
- $861,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ridgewood pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10,528
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11385 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 11385 (Ridgewood, NY) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 351.7 in 2023 to 362.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11385 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ridgewood, Queens County, New York, with 98,592 residents across 9.4 square miles, a density of 10,528 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11385 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,838 (4% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,167. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $861,500 (128% above the average New York ZIP), with only 30.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,004.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, 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 11385 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 11385
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ridgewood, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11385.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
402 establishments
- Construction
Construction
333 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
277 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
239 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 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 11385, Ridgewood, 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
98,592
Population
9.4
Area (sq mi)
10,528
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11385?
36.5
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
40.1%
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?
$88,838
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$42,167
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
43.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11385 ranks nationally
Ridgewood, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$88,838 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
40,186housing units
40,186
Total Housing Units
37,778
Occupied Units
2,408
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$861,500
Median Home Value
+128% vs state ZIP avg
$2,004
Median Rent
1938
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
+3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11385 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 316 |
| 2021 | +3.3% | 326 |
| 2022 | +5.3% | 343 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 352 |
| 2024 | +3.0% | 362 |
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 2,109 business establishments in ZIP 11385, employing approximately 17,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,258,038,000.
2,109
Businesses
17,258
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 402 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 333 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 277 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 239 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 170 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 140 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 126 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 88 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 75 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 52 | 2.5% |
| Information | 46 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 40 | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 35 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 16 | 0.8% |
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 11385 vs 11379 →
ZIP 11385 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
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
94,469 residents
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
93,386 residents
- 11206
Brooklyn (11206)
81,677 residents
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
78,895 residents
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
67,053 residents
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
49,896 residents
- 11421 39,127
Woodhaven (11421)
39,127 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11385 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11385 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
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
$90,685 median income
- 11385
Ridgewood (11385)
$88,838 median income
- 11378
Maspeth (11378)
$85,830 median income
- 11221
Brooklyn (11221)
$85,736 median income
- 11237
Brooklyn (11237)
$85,196 median income
- 11373
Elmhurst (11373)
$71,480 median income
- 11233
Brooklyn (11233)
$62,411 median income
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
$62,077 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11385 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11379 | Middle Village, NY | 34,821 | 1.2 mi |
| 11237 | Brooklyn, NY | 49,896 | 1.6 mi |
| 11207 | Brooklyn, NY | 93,386 | 2.1 mi |
| 11421 | Woodhaven, NY | 39,127 | 1.7 mi |
| 11378 | Maspeth, NY | 34,981 | 1.9 mi |
| 11221 | Brooklyn, NY | 78,895 | 2.1 mi |
| 11373 | Elmhurst, NY | 100,820 | 2.7 mi |
| 11208 | Brooklyn, NY | 94,469 | 2.5 mi |
| 11233 | Brooklyn, NY | 67,053 | 2.2 mi |
| 11206 | Brooklyn, NY | 81,677 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11385, 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 (98,592 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 11385 in?
ZIP code 11385 (Ridgewood) 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 11385?
ZIP code 11385 in Ridgewood, NY has a population of 98,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11385?
The median household income in ZIP 11385 is $88,838, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11385?
The median home value in ZIP 11385 is $861,500, which is 210% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11385?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11385 is White at 47.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11385?
ZIP code 11385 has 2,109 business establishments employing approximately 17,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11385?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11385 are: Retail trade (402), Construction (333), Accommodation and food services (277). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11385?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11385 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 11385?
In ZIP code 11385, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 11385?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11385 is 43.6 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 11385?
In ZIP code 11385, approximately 30.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11385?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11385 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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