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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
$100,006
Median income
$707,200
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $35,572. Local economic indicators show a 11.1% poverty rate alongside 9.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $707,200 (87% above the state average), median rent at $2,064 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.1%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Queens County, letting you compare 11420 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 11420

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Ozone Park, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11420.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11420?

42.1

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

52.8%

Foreign-Born

White 6.2%
African American 20.2%
Asian 31.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

14,704

Total Housing Units

14,001

Occupied Units

703

Vacant Units

3.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$707,200

Median Home Value

+87% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 11420 vs 11419 →

ZIP 11420 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 11420 ranks #4 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 11420 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 11420 ranks the highest 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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