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
$88,838
Median income
$861,500
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 11385 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.4 square miles in Ridgewood, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 98,592 residents, producing a population density of 10,528 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11385 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11385 sits at $88,838 (4% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $42,167. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. On housing, the median home value is $861,500 (128% above the state average) with median rent at $2,004 per month, and 30.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11385 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 44 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11385 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 11385

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11385.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11385?

36.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

40.1%

Foreign-Born

White 47.5%
African American 4.1%
Asian 7.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%

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

$42,167

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

43.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11385 ranks nationally

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

$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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

What does housing look like?

40,186

Total Housing Units

37,778

Occupied Units

2,408

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.7%
Renter 69.3%

$861,500

Median Home Value

+128% vs state

$2,004

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 11385 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 11385 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 11385 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 11385 ranks #3 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
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

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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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