ZIP Code 11433

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Jamaica · Queens County · New York

Population
32,687

8,146/sq mi

Median income
$77,519

▲ 2% vs US

higher than 59% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$658,800

▲ 137% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.8%

Median age 34.6

Land area
4.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 11433 in Jamaica, New York has a population of 32,687. The median household income is $77,519, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $658,800, 137% above the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 11433 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Jamaica, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 32,687 residents, producing a population density of 8,146 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 11433 against New York and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11433 sits at $77,519 (16% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,901. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 11.8%. On housing, the median home value is $658,800 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $1,609 per month, and 47.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11433 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 44 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11433 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 11433

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11433.

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 11433, Jamaica, 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

32,687

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

8,146

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11433?

34.6

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

44.8%

Foreign-Born

White 1.9%
African American 50.9%
Asian 20.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

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?

$77,519

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$29,901

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

44.2 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 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,261

Total Housing Units

11,214

Occupied Units

1,047

Vacant Units

3.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.4%
Renter 52.6%

$658,800

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$1,609

Median Rent

1957

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

352

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+252%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11433 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 284
2021 +5.5% 300
2022 +12.3% 337
2023 +2.8% 346
2024 +1.7% 352

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 370 business establishments in ZIP 11433, employing approximately 3,841 people with a combined annual payroll of $225,370,000.

370

Businesses

3,841

Employees

$225.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 70 18.9%
Retail trade 62 16.8%
Construction 42 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 37 10.0%
Wholesale trade 35 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 29 7.8%
Transportation and warehousing 24 6.5%
Manufacturing 16 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 3.2%
Finance and insurance 6 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 11433 vs 11451 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
11451 Jamaica, NY 0 0.5 mi
11432 Jamaica, NY 60,809 1.2 mi
11435 Jamaica, NY 53,687 1.2 mi
11412 Saint Albans, NY 34,882 1.5 mi
11366 Fresh Meadows, NY 13,532 2.1 mi
11434 Jamaica, NY 59,129 1.6 mi
11436 Jamaica, NY 17,949 1.6 mi
11423 Hollis, NY 29,987 1.5 mi
11419 South Richmond Hill, NY 47,211 2.0 mi
11365 Fresh Meadows, NY 42,252 2.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11433 in?
ZIP code 11433 (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 11433?
ZIP code 11433 in Jamaica, NY has a population of 32,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11433?
The median household income in ZIP 11433 is $77,519, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11433?
The median home value in ZIP 11433 is $658,800, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11433?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11433 is African American at 50.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11433?
ZIP code 11433 has 370 business establishments employing approximately 3,841 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11433?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11433 are: Other services (except public administration) (70), Retail trade (62), Construction (42). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11433?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11433 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 11433?
In ZIP code 11433, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 11433?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11433 is 44.2 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 11433?
In ZIP code 11433, approximately 47.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11433?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11433 is 12.9% 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 Jamaica, 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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