Jamaica, NY · standard
ZIP Code 11434
Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 59,129
- 6,985/sq mi High-density area
- $77,598
- Median income Near-median income area
- $626,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jamaica pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,985
- people per sq mi
- 48%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11434 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 11434 (Jamaica, NY) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 345.8 in 2023 to 359.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 11434 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, with 59,129 residents across 8.5 square miles, a density of 6,985 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 11434 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,598 (16% below the average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,989. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 9.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $626,400 (66% above the average New York ZIP), with only 47.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,469.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 49 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11434 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 11434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamaica, NY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11434.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
290 establishments
- Retail trade 115
Retail trade
115 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 113
Health care and social assistance
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 106
Other services (except public administration)
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 72
Accommodation and food services
72 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 11434, 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
59,129
Population
8.5
Area (sq mi)
6,985
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11434?
40.1
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
37.8%
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?
$77,598
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$35,989
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
48.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 11434 ranks nationally
Jamaica, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$77,598 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
23,845housing units
23,845
Total Housing Units
22,851
Occupied Units
994
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$626,400
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$1,469
Median Rent
1961
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
359
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+259%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 11434 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +259% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 285 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 310 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 343 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 346 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 359 |
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 939 business establishments in ZIP 11434, employing approximately 12,043 people with a combined annual payroll of $674,917,000.
939
Businesses
12,043
Employees
$674.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 290 | 30.9% |
| Retail trade | 115 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 113 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 106 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 72 | 7.7% |
| Construction | 69 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 3.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.0% |
| Information | 7 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 11434 vs 11436 →
ZIP 11434 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
- 11434
Jamaica (11434)
59,129 residents
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
44,354 residents
- 11413
Springfield Gardens (11413)
38,912 residents
- 11412
Saint Albans (11412)
34,882 residents
- 11433
Jamaica (11433)
32,687 residents
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
30,425 residents
- 11423
Hollis (11423)
29,987 residents
- 11436 17,949
Jamaica (11436)
17,949 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11434 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11434 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11413
Springfield Gardens (11413)
$118,440 median income
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
$114,697 median income
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
$100,006 median income
- 11412
Saint Albans (11412)
$97,979 median income
- 11436
Jamaica (11436)
$88,047 median income
- 11423
Hollis (11423)
$80,054 median income
- 11434
Jamaica (11434)
$77,598 median income
- 11433
Jamaica (11433)
$77,519 median income
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
$74,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 11434 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11436 | Jamaica, NY | 17,949 | 1.1 mi |
| 11433 | Jamaica, NY | 32,687 | 1.6 mi |
| 11413 | Springfield Gardens, NY | 38,912 | 1.4 mi |
| 11412 | Saint Albans, NY | 34,882 | 1.7 mi |
| 11430 | Jamaica, NY | 184 | 2.1 mi |
| 11451 | Jamaica, NY | 0 | 2.0 mi |
| 11420 | South Ozone Park, NY | 44,354 | 2.2 mi |
| 11423 | Hollis, NY | 29,987 | 2.7 mi |
| 11432 | Jamaica, NY | 60,809 | 2.8 mi |
| 11422 | Rosedale, NY | 30,425 | 2.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11434, 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 (59,129 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 11434 in?
ZIP code 11434 (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 11434?
ZIP code 11434 in Jamaica, NY has a population of 59,129 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11434?
The median household income in ZIP 11434 is $77,598, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11434?
The median home value in ZIP 11434 is $626,400, which is 125% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 11434 is African American at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11434?
ZIP code 11434 has 939 business establishments employing approximately 12,043 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11434 are: Transportation and warehousing (290), Retail trade (115), Health care and social assistance (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11434?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11434 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 259%. 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 11434?
In ZIP code 11434, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% 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 11434?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11434 is 48.6 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 11434?
In ZIP code 11434, approximately 47.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11434 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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