Kew Gardens, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11415
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,341
- 13,195/sq mi High-density area
- $86,394
- Median income Above-median income area
- $367,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kew Gardens pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13,195
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11415 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 11415 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kew Gardens, Queens County, New York, home to 19,341 residents across 1.5 square miles, a density of 13,195 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11415 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,394 (7% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,317. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $367,400 (3% below the average New York ZIP) and median rent is $2,002; 44.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 41 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11415 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 11415
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kew Gardens, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11415.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
47 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 11415, Kew Gardens, 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
19,341
Population
1.5
Area (sq mi)
13,195
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11415?
39.5
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
38.6%
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?
$86,394
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$55,317
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
41.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11415 ranks among New York ZIPs
Kew Gardens, 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)
$86,394 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
9,811housing units
9,811
Total Housing Units
9,085
Occupied Units
726
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,400
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$2,002
Median Rent
1948
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
-11.6%
YoY Change (2022)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11415 have decreased 11.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +0.7% | 246 |
| 2019 | +7.2% | 264 |
| 2020 | -0.9% | 261 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 285 |
| 2022 | -11.6% | 252 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 461 business establishments in ZIP 11415, employing approximately 4,716 people with a combined annual payroll of $242,968,000.
461
Businesses
4,716
Employees
$243.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 11.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 22 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
| 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
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ZIP 11415 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11375
Forest Hills (11375)
68,733 residents
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
60,809 residents
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
53,687 residents
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
47,211 residents
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
44,354 residents
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
41,047 residents
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
39,127 residents
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
36,256 residents
- 11415 19,341
Kew Gardens (11415)
19,341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11415 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11415 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
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
$93,399 median income
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
$90,685 median income
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
$90,156 median income
- 11415
Kew Gardens (11415)
$86,394 median income
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
$79,710 median income
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
$75,061 median income
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
$74,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11415 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11424 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 11418 | Richmond Hill, NY | 36,256 | 0.7 mi |
| 11367 | Flushing, NY | 41,047 | 1.6 mi |
| 11419 | South Richmond Hill, NY | 47,211 | 1.4 mi |
| 11435 | Jamaica, NY | 53,687 | 1.1 mi |
| 11375 | Forest Hills, NY | 68,733 | 1.3 mi |
| 11451 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| 11432 | Jamaica, NY | 60,809 | 1.9 mi |
| 11421 | Woodhaven, NY | 39,127 | 1.9 mi |
| 11420 | South Ozone Park, NY | 44,354 | 2.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11415, 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 (19,341 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 11415 in?
ZIP code 11415 (Kew Gardens) 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 11415?
ZIP code 11415 in Kew Gardens, NY has a population of 19,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11415?
The median household income in ZIP 11415 is $86,394, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11415?
The median home value in ZIP 11415 is $367,400, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11415?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11415 is White at 43.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11415?
ZIP code 11415 has 461 business establishments employing approximately 4,716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11415?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11415 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (92), Health care and social assistance (83), Other services (except public administration) (60). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11415?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11415 decreased by 11.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 11415?
In ZIP code 11415, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.3% 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 11415?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11415 is 41.3 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 11415?
In ZIP code 11415, approximately 44.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11415?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11415 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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