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Jamaica, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11433

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

32,687
8,146/sq mi
$77,519
Median income
$658,800
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jamaica pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, mixed-tenure area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
8,146
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11433 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11433 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, with 32,687 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 8,146 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11433 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,519 (16% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $29,901. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.8%. The typical home here is valued at $658,800 (74% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,609 monthly, and 47.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 11433

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamaica, NY

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,687

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

8,146

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 11433 ranks nationally

Jamaica, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,519 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 11433 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 11433 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 11433 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 11433 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 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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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.