PlainZIP

Bellerose, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11426

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

17,590
5,034/sq mi
$103,533
Median income
$708,200
Median home value
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bellerose pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
5,034
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11426 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11426 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellerose, Queens County, New York, home to 17,590 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 5,034 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11426 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,533 (12% above the New York average), while per-capita income is $47,897. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 40 minutes. To put 11426 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Queens County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 11426

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellerose, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11426.

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 11426, Bellerose, 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

17,590

Population

3.5

Area (sq mi)

5,034

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11426?

49.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

47.1%

Foreign-Born

White 22.7%
African American 5.6%
Asian 49.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%

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

How ZIP 11426 ranks nationally

Bellerose, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,533 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.0%

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

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$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

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ZIP 11426 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 11426 ranks #7 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 11426 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 11426 ranks #5 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11426 in? ▼
ZIP code 11426 (Bellerose) 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 11426? ▼
ZIP code 11426 in Bellerose, NY has a population of 17,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11426? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11426 is $103,533, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11426? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11426 is $708,200, which is 155% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11426? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11426 is Asian at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11426? ▼
ZIP code 11426 has 289 business establishments employing approximately 2,395 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11426? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11426 are: Construction (58), Retail trade (42), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11426? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11426 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 220%. 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 11426? ▼
In ZIP code 11426, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.0% 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 11426? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11426 is 40.1 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 11426? ▼
In ZIP code 11426, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11426? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11426 is 7.5% 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.