South Ozone Park, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11420
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,354
- 8,244/sq mi High-density area
- $100,006
- Median income Above-median income area
- $707,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
South Ozone Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8,244
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11420 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 11420 (South Ozone Park, NY) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 355.5 in 2023 to 361.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11420 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Ozone Park, Queens County, New York, with 44,354 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 8,244 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11420 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,006 (8% above the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,572. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 9.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $707,200 (87% above the average New York ZIP), while 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,064.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 46 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11420 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 11420
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Ozone Park, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11420.
- Construction
Construction
128 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 50
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 47
Accommodation and food services
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 11420, South Ozone Park, 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
44,354
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
8,244
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11420?
42.1
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
52.8%
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?
$100,006
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$35,572
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
45.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11420 ranks nationally
South Ozone Park, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$100,006 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US 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
14,704housing units
14,704
Total Housing Units
14,001
Occupied Units
703
Vacant Units
3.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$707,200
Median Home Value
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$2,064
Median Rent
1943
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
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
362
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+262%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11420 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 291 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 315 |
| 2022 | +7.2% | 337 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 356 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 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 505 business establishments in ZIP 11420, employing approximately 4,161 people with a combined annual payroll of $221,880,000.
505
Businesses
4,161
Employees
$221.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 128 | 25.4% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.6% |
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 11420 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11434
Jamaica (11434)
59,129 residents
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
53,687 residents
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
47,211 residents
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
44,354 residents
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
36,256 residents
- 11417
Ozone Park (11417)
28,967 residents
- 11414
Howard Beach (11414)
26,148 residents
- 11416
Ozone Park (11416)
24,861 residents
- 11415 19,341
Kew Gardens (11415)
19,341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11420 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11420 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
$90,156 median income
- 11436
Jamaica (11436)
$88,047 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11420 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11419 | South Richmond Hill, NY | 47,211 | 1.1 mi |
| 11436 | Jamaica, NY | 17,949 | 1.1 mi |
| 11417 | Ozone Park, NY | 28,967 | 1.4 mi |
| 11435 | Jamaica, NY | 53,687 | 2.0 mi |
| 11414 | Howard Beach, NY | 26,148 | 1.8 mi |
| 11416 | Ozone Park, NY | 24,861 | 1.8 mi |
| 11415 | Kew Gardens, NY | 19,341 | 2.4 mi |
| 11434 | Jamaica, NY | 59,129 | 2.2 mi |
| 11418 | Richmond Hill, NY | 36,256 | 2.1 mi |
| 11451 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11420, 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 (44,354 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 11420 in?
ZIP code 11420 (South Ozone Park) 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 11420?
ZIP code 11420 in South Ozone Park, NY has a population of 44,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11420?
The median household income in ZIP 11420 is $100,006, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11420?
The median home value in ZIP 11420 is $707,200, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11420?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11420 is Asian at 31.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11420?
ZIP code 11420 has 505 business establishments employing approximately 4,161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11420?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11420 are: Construction (128), Retail trade (78), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11420?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11420 increased by 1.7% 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 11420?
In ZIP code 11420, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 11420?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11420 is 45.7 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 11420?
In ZIP code 11420, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11420?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11420 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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