ZIP Code 11426
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Bellerose · Queens County · New York
- Population
- 17,590
- Median income
- $103,533
- Median home value
- $708,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.0%
- Land area
- 3.5 sq mi
5,034/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 155% vs US
higher than 94% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.5
New York
ZIP code 11426 in Bellerose, New York has a population of 17,590. The median household income is $103,533, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $708,200, 155% above the US average. 45.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.5 square miles in Bellerose, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 17,590 residents, producing a population density of 5,034 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 11426 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11426 sits at $103,533 (12% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $47,897. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $708,200 (87% above the state average) with median rent at $1,997 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11426 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 11426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11426.
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11426, Bellerose, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,590
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
5,034
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11426?
49.5
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
47.1%
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?
$103,533
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$47,897
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
40.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,734
Total Housing Units
6,397
Occupied Units
337
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$708,200
Median Home Value
+87% vs state
$1,997
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
320
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+220%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11426 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +220% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 263 |
| 2021 | +3.7% | 273 |
| 2022 | +2.7% | 280 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 289 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 320 |
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 289 business establishments in ZIP 11426, employing approximately 2,395 people with a combined annual payroll of $138,622,000.
289
Businesses
2,395
Employees
$138.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 58 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
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 11426 vs 11004 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11004 | Glen Oaks, NY | 14,016 | 0.9 mi |
| 11005 | Floral Park, NY | 1,806 | 1.5 mi |
| 11427 | Queens Village, NY | 23,593 | 1.3 mi |
| 11001 | Floral Park, NY | 26,883 | 1.3 mi |
| 11362 | Little Neck, NY | 17,823 | 1.6 mi |
| 11428 | Queens Village, NY | 19,168 | 1.5 mi |
| 11429 | Queens Village, NY | 25,105 | 2.0 mi |
| 11020 | Great Neck, NY | 5,914 | 2.4 mi |
| 11364 | Oakland Gardens, NY | 34,555 | 2.1 mi |
| 11042 | New Hyde Park, NY | 520 | 2.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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