Howard Beach, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11414
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,148
- 4,367/sq mi High-density area
- $95,051
- Median income Above-median income area
- $660,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Howard Beach pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,367
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11414 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11414 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Howard Beach, Queens County, New York, with 26,148 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 4,367 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11414 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,051 (3% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,429. The poverty rate is 6.9%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $660,500 (75% above the average New York ZIP), while 73.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,113.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 42 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11414 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 11414
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howard Beach, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11414.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 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 11414, Howard Beach, 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
26,148
Population
6.0
Area (sq mi)
4,367
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11414?
44.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
19.9%
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?
$95,051
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$46,429
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
42.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11414 ranks among New York ZIPs
Howard Beach, NY household income vs. every New York ZIP code
Median household income among 1,626 reporting New York ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$95,051 Top 35% higher than 65% of 1,626 New York 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
12,154housing units
12,154
Total Housing Units
11,346
Occupied Units
808
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$660,500
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$2,113
Median Rent
1962
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11414 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 219 |
| 2021 | +1.5% | 222 |
| 2022 | +3.3% | 229 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 243 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 245 |
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 447 business establishments in ZIP 11414, employing approximately 3,434 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,203,000.
447
Businesses
3,434
Employees
$138.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 16.3% |
| Retail trade | 66 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 51 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.7% |
| Information | 3 | 0.7% |
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 11414 vs 11417 →
ZIP 11414 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
94,469 residents
- 11207
Brooklyn (11207)
93,386 residents
- 11375
Forest Hills (11375)
68,733 residents
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
47,211 residents
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
44,354 residents
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
39,127 residents
- 11418 36,256
Richmond Hill (11418)
36,256 residents
- 11417 28,967
Ozone Park (11417)
28,967 residents
- 11414 26,148
Howard Beach (11414)
26,148 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11414 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11414 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
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
$100,006 median income
- 11414
Howard Beach (11414)
$95,051 median income
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
$93,399 median income
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
$90,685 median income
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
$90,156 median income
- 11417
Ozone Park (11417)
$87,006 median income
- 11416
Ozone Park (11416)
$81,188 median income
- 11208
Brooklyn (11208)
$62,077 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11414 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11417 | Ozone Park, NY | 28,967 | 1.3 mi |
| 11416 | Ozone Park, NY | 24,861 | 1.8 mi |
| 11208 | Brooklyn, NY | 94,469 | 1.5 mi |
| 11420 | South Ozone Park, NY | 44,354 | 1.8 mi |
| 11239 | Brooklyn, NY | 13,393 | 1.9 mi |
| 11421 | Woodhaven, NY | 39,127 | 2.6 mi |
| 11418 | Richmond Hill, NY | 36,256 | 2.9 mi |
| 11419 | South Richmond Hill, NY | 47,211 | 2.4 mi |
| 11207 | Brooklyn, NY | 93,386 | 2.7 mi |
| 11375 | Forest Hills, NY | 68,733 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11414, 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 (26,148 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 11414 in?
ZIP code 11414 (Howard Beach) 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 11414?
ZIP code 11414 in Howard Beach, NY has a population of 26,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11414?
The median household income in ZIP 11414 is $95,051, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11414?
The median home value in ZIP 11414 is $660,500, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11414?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11414 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11414?
ZIP code 11414 has 447 business establishments employing approximately 3,434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11414?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11414 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Retail trade (66), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11414?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11414 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 11414?
In ZIP code 11414, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 11414?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11414 is 42.2 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 11414?
In ZIP code 11414, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11414?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11414 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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