ZIP Code 11427

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Queens Village · Queens County · New York

Population
23,593

5,762/sq mi

Median income
$88,980

▲ 17% vs US

higher than 72% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$703,600

▲ 153% vs US

higher than 94% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
37.1%

Median age 45.4

Land area
4.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11427 in Queens Village, New York has a population of 23,593. The median household income is $88,980, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $703,600, 153% above the US average. 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11427 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.1 square miles in Queens Village, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 23,593 residents, producing a population density of 5,762 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 11427 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11427 sits at $88,980 (4% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $40,820. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $703,600 (86% above the state average) with median rent at $1,748 per month, and 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11427 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 46 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11427 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 11427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11427.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11427, Queens Village, 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

23,593

Population

4.1

Area (sq mi)

5,762

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11427?

45.4

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

49.3%

Foreign-Born

White 14.7%
African American 23.3%
Asian 36.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

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?

$88,980

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$40,820

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

46.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,540

Total Housing Units

8,321

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.0%
Renter 37.0%

$703,600

Median Home Value

+86% vs state

$1,748

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

331

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+231%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11427 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +231% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 261
2021 +3.0% 269
2022 +8.2% 291
2023 +3.6% 301
2024 +10.1% 331

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 229 business establishments in ZIP 11427, employing approximately 2,612 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,361,000.

229

Businesses

2,612

Employees

$159.4M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 53 23.1%
Retail trade 27 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 11.3%
Construction 25 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 21 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 15 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 5.2%
Wholesale trade 11 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.4%
Finance and insurance 4 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.8%

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 11427 vs 11428 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11428 Queens Village, NY 19,168 0.7 mi
11429 Queens Village, NY 25,105 1.5 mi
11426 Bellerose, NY 17,590 1.3 mi
11364 Oakland Gardens, NY 34,555 1.3 mi
11362 Little Neck, NY 17,823 1.8 mi
11423 Hollis, NY 29,987 1.6 mi
11366 Fresh Meadows, NY 13,532 2.1 mi
11363 Little Neck, NY 6,988 2.9 mi
11412 Saint Albans, NY 34,882 2.4 mi
11411 Cambria Heights, NY 18,556 2.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11427 in?
ZIP code 11427 (Queens Village) 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 11427?
ZIP code 11427 in Queens Village, NY has a population of 23,593 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11427?
The median household income in ZIP 11427 is $88,980, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11427?
The median home value in ZIP 11427 is $703,600, which is 153% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11427?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11427 is Asian at 36.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11427?
ZIP code 11427 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 2,612 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11427?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11427 are: Health care and social assistance (53), Retail trade (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11427?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11427 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 231%. 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 11427?
In ZIP code 11427, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% 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 11427?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11427 is 46.3 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 11427?
In ZIP code 11427, approximately 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11427?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11427 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Queens Village, NY

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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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