Richmond Hill, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11418
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,256
- 8,580/sq mi High-density area
- $90,156
- Median income Above-median income area
- $788,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Richmond Hill pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8,580
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11418 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 11418 (Richmond Hill, NY) rose +18.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 320.4 in 2023 to 378.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11418 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Richmond Hill, Queens County, New York, with 36,256 residents across 4.2 square miles, a density of 8,580 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11418 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,156 (3% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,961. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $788,500 (108% above the average New York ZIP), with only 48.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,800.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 45 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11418 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 11418
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Richmond Hill, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11418.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Construction
Construction
131 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
102 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 11418, Richmond Hill, 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
36,256
Population
4.2
Area (sq mi)
8,580
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11418?
40.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
48.6%
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?
$90,156
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$38,961
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
45.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11418 ranks nationally
Richmond Hill, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$90,156 Top 27% higher than 73% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
12,005housing units
12,005
Total Housing Units
11,643
Occupied Units
362
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$788,500
Median Home Value
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$1,800
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
+18.2%
YoY Change (2024)
379
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+279%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11418 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +279% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.1% | 301 |
| 2021 | +7.0% | 322 |
| 2022 | +1.3% | 327 |
| 2023 | -1.9% | 320 |
| 2024 | +18.2% | 379 |
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 832 business establishments in ZIP 11418, employing approximately 11,871 people with a combined annual payroll of $803,105,000.
832
Businesses
11,871
Employees
$803.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 144 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 131 | 15.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 102 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 71 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.6% |
| Information | 8 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 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 11418 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
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
53,687 residents
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
47,211 residents
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
41,047 residents
- 11421
Woodhaven (11421)
39,127 residents
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
36,256 residents
- 11417
Ozone Park (11417)
28,967 residents
- 11416 24,861
Ozone Park (11416)
24,861 residents
- 11415 19,341
Kew Gardens (11415)
19,341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11418 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11418 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
- 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
- 11415
Kew Gardens (11415)
$86,394 median income
- 11416
Ozone Park (11416)
$81,188 median income
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
$79,710 median income
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
$75,061 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11418 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11415 | Kew Gardens, NY | 19,341 | 0.7 mi |
| 11424 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| 11419 | South Richmond Hill, NY | 47,211 | 1.1 mi |
| 11435 | Jamaica, NY | 53,687 | 1.4 mi |
| 11421 | Woodhaven, NY | 39,127 | 1.3 mi |
| 11416 | Ozone Park, NY | 24,861 | 1.3 mi |
| 11375 | Forest Hills, NY | 68,733 | 1.5 mi |
| 11417 | Ozone Park, NY | 28,967 | 1.7 mi |
| 11367 | Flushing, NY | 41,047 | 2.2 mi |
| 11451 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 2.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11418, 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 (36,256 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 11418 in?
ZIP code 11418 (Richmond Hill) 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 11418?
ZIP code 11418 in Richmond Hill, NY has a population of 36,256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11418?
The median household income in ZIP 11418 is $90,156, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11418?
The median home value in ZIP 11418 is $788,500, which is 183% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11418?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11418 is Asian at 24.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11418?
ZIP code 11418 has 832 business establishments employing approximately 11,871 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11418?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11418 are: Retail trade (144), Construction (131), Other services (except public administration) (102). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11418?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11418 increased by 18.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 279%. 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 11418?
In ZIP code 11418, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 11418?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11418 is 45.3 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 11418?
In ZIP code 11418, approximately 48.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11418?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11418 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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