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Jamaica, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11432

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

60,809
10,923/sq mi
$74,096
Median income
$864,900
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jamaica pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
10,923
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11432 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11432 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, with 60,809 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 10,923 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11432 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,096 (20% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $34,149. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.7%. Median home value sits at $864,900 (129% above the state average), median rent at $1,872 a month, and owner-occupancy at 35.8%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 43 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 11432 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 11432

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamaica, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11432.

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 11432, Jamaica, 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

60,809

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

10,923

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11432?

39.6

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

56.2%

Foreign-Born

White 12.9%
African American 17.8%
Asian 40.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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?

$74,096

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$34,149

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

42.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11432 ranks nationally

Jamaica, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,096 Top 47% higher than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

22,157

Total Housing Units

20,793

Occupied Units

1,364

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.8%
Renter 64.2%

$864,900

Median Home Value

+129% vs state

$1,872

Median Rent

1958

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

-4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11432 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 294
2021 +0.5% 295
2022 +13.3% 334
2023 +0.7% 337
2024 -4.2% 323

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 1,337 business establishments in ZIP 11432, employing approximately 23,695 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,107,230,000.

1,337

Businesses

23,695

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 305 22.8%
Health care and social assistance 242 18.1%
Other services (except public administration) 145 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 135 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 106 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 101 7.5%
Construction 78 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 3.7%
Finance and insurance 46 3.4%
Wholesale trade 41 3.1%
Information 24 1.8%
Educational services 23 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 22 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 0.6%
Manufacturing 5 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 11432 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 11432 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11432 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 11432 ranks #9 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
11451 Jamaica, NY 0 1.0 mi
11366 Fresh Meadows, NY 13,532 1.0 mi
11433 Jamaica, NY 32,687 1.2 mi
11423 Hollis, NY 29,987 1.3 mi
11365 Fresh Meadows, NY 42,252 1.7 mi
11435 Jamaica, NY 53,687 1.3 mi
11424 Jamaica, NY 0 1.8 mi
11415 Kew Gardens, NY 19,341 1.9 mi
11436 Jamaica, NY 17,949 2.7 mi
11367 Flushing, NY 41,047 2.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11432 in? ▼
ZIP code 11432 (Jamaica) 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 11432? ▼
ZIP code 11432 in Jamaica, NY has a population of 60,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11432? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11432 is $74,096, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11432? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11432 is $864,900, which is 211% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11432? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11432 is Asian at 40.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11432? ▼
ZIP code 11432 has 1,337 business establishments employing approximately 23,695 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11432? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11432 are: Retail trade (305), Health care and social assistance (242), Other services (except public administration) (145). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11432? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11432 decreased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 11432? ▼
In ZIP code 11432, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 11432? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11432 is 42.7 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 11432? ▼
In ZIP code 11432, approximately 35.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11432? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11432 is 15.3% 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.