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 High-density area
- $74,096
- Median income Near-median income area
- $864,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11432 (Jamaica, NY) fell -4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 336.8 in 2023 to 322.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $864,900 (129% above the average New York ZIP), with only 35.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,872.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11432 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
305 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
242 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
145 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 106
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 11432?
39.6
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
56.2%
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?
$74,096
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
22,157housing units
22,157
Total Housing Units
20,793
Occupied Units
1,364
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$864,900
Median Home Value
+129% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11432 vs 11451 →
ZIP 11432 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
60,809 residents
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
53,687 residents
- 11365
Fresh Meadows (11365)
42,252 residents
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
41,047 residents
- 11433
Jamaica (11433)
32,687 residents
- 11423
Hollis (11423)
29,987 residents
- 11415 19,341
Kew Gardens (11415)
19,341 residents
- 11436 17,949
Jamaica (11436)
17,949 residents
- 11366 13,532
Fresh Meadows (11366)
13,532 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11432 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11432 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11366
Fresh Meadows (11366)
$135,373 median income
- 11436
Jamaica (11436)
$88,047 median income
- 11415
Kew Gardens (11415)
$86,394 median income
- 11365
Fresh Meadows (11365)
$81,258 median income
- 11423
Hollis (11423)
$80,054 median income
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
$79,710 median income
- 11433
Jamaica (11433)
$77,519 median income
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
$75,061 median income
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
$74,096 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11432, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (60,809 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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