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Hollis, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11423

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

29,987
8,180/sq mi
$80,054
Median income
$732,900
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
8,180
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11423 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11423 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hollis, Queens County, New York, with 29,987 residents across 3.7 square miles, a density of 8,180 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11423 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,054 (13% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,630. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. Median home value sits at $732,900 (94% above the state average), median rent at $1,788 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.7%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 45 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 11423 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 11423

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hollis, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11423.

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 11423, Hollis, 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

29,987

Population

3.7

Area (sq mi)

8,180

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11423?

43.8

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

55.3%

Foreign-Born

White 10.0%
African American 31.4%
Asian 31.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$80,054

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,630

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

44.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11423 ranks nationally

Hollis, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,054 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

10,201

Total Housing Units

9,623

Occupied Units

578

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.7%
Renter 44.3%

$732,900

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$1,788

Median Rent

1950

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

402

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+302%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11423 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +302% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 302
2021 +3.6% 313
2022 +11.7% 349
2023 +6.6% 372
2024 +8.0% 402

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 428 business establishments in ZIP 11423, employing approximately 3,234 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,503,000.

428

Businesses

3,234

Employees

$166.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 79 18.5%
Construction 62 14.5%
Retail trade 61 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 45 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 40 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.9%
Wholesale trade 16 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 3.7%
Finance and insurance 15 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 2.6%
Information 8 1.9%
Manufacturing 5 1.2%
Educational services 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 11423 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 11423 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 11423 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 11423 ranks #7 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
11432 Jamaica, NY 60,809 1.3 mi
11412 Saint Albans, NY 34,882 1.3 mi
11366 Fresh Meadows, NY 13,532 1.2 mi
11428 Queens Village, NY 19,168 1.4 mi
11429 Queens Village, NY 25,105 1.6 mi
11433 Jamaica, NY 32,687 1.5 mi
11364 Oakland Gardens, NY 34,555 2.1 mi
11427 Queens Village, NY 23,593 1.6 mi
11451 Jamaica, NY 0 1.8 mi
11434 Jamaica, NY 59,129 2.7 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11423 in? ▼
ZIP code 11423 (Hollis) 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 11423? ▼
ZIP code 11423 in Hollis, NY has a population of 29,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11423? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11423 is $80,054, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11423? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11423 is $732,900, which is 163% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11423? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11423 is Asian at 31.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11423? ▼
ZIP code 11423 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 3,234 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11423? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11423 are: Health care and social assistance (79), Construction (62), Retail trade (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11423? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11423 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 302%. 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 11423? ▼
In ZIP code 11423, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 11423? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11423 is 44.5 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 11423? ▼
In ZIP code 11423, approximately 55.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11423? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11423 is 12.0% 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.