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Woodhaven, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11421

Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,127
11,709/sq mi
$90,685
Median income
$688,100
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodhaven pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
11,709
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11421 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11421 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodhaven, Queens County, New York, with 39,127 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 11,709 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11421 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,685 (2% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $36,291. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. Housing costs here run $688,100 for a typical home value (82% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,978 a month; 54.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 47 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11421 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 11421

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodhaven, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11421.

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 11421, Woodhaven, 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

39,127

Population

3.3

Area (sq mi)

11,709

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11421?

40.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

52.3%

Foreign-Born

White 18.7%
African American 5.7%
Asian 20.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%

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?

$90,685

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$36,291

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

47.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11421 ranks nationally

Woodhaven, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,685 Top 26% higher than 74% 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 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,848

Total Housing Units

12,112

Occupied Units

736

Vacant Units

3.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.8%
Renter 45.2%

$688,100

Median Home Value

+82% vs state

$1,978

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

349

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+249%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11421 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 298
2021 +5.0% 313
2022 +3.0% 323
2023 +1.6% 328
2024 +6.5% 349

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 555 business establishments in ZIP 11421, employing approximately 2,569 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,178,000.

555

Businesses

2,569

Employees

$121.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 114 20.5%
Construction 79 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 72 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 70 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 63 11.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 23 4.1%
Wholesale trade 21 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.2%
Finance and insurance 16 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 2.5%
Manufacturing 10 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.4%
Information 4 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 11421 vs 11416 →

ZIP 11421 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 11421 ranks #6 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 11421 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 11421 ranks #4 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
11416 Ozone Park, NY 24,861 0.8 mi
11418 Richmond Hill, NY 36,256 1.3 mi
11417 Ozone Park, NY 28,967 1.4 mi
11374 Rego Park, NY 43,600 2.3 mi
11208 Brooklyn, NY 94,469 1.9 mi
11385 Ridgewood, NY 98,592 1.7 mi
11375 Forest Hills, NY 68,733 2.0 mi
11419 South Richmond Hill, NY 47,211 1.9 mi
11379 Middle Village, NY 34,821 1.9 mi
11415 Kew Gardens, NY 19,341 1.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11421 in? ▼
ZIP code 11421 (Woodhaven) 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 11421? ▼
ZIP code 11421 in Woodhaven, NY has a population of 39,127 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11421? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11421 is $90,685, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11421? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11421 is $688,100, which is 147% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11421? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11421 is Two or More Ethnicities at 25.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11421? ▼
ZIP code 11421 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 2,569 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11421? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11421 are: Retail trade (114), Construction (79), Other services (except public administration) (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11421? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11421 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 11421? ▼
In ZIP code 11421, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 11421? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11421 is 47.3 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 11421? ▼
In ZIP code 11421, approximately 54.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11421? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11421 is 10.5% 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.