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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
$95,051
Median income
$660,500
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $46,429. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. Housing costs here run $660,500 for a typical home value (75% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,113 a month; 73.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Queens County, letting you compare 11414 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 11414

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howard Beach, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11414.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11414?

44.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 5.2%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%

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

$46,429

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

42.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11414 ranks nationally

Howard Beach, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,051 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 59.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,154

Total Housing Units

11,346

Occupied Units

808

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$660,500

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11414 ranks #9 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 11414 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 11414 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
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

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Related Areas

Queens County Howard Beach, NY New York

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.

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