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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
$77,598
Median income
$626,400
Median home value
23.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 New York average), while per-capita income is $35,989. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.6%. Median home value sits at $626,400 (66% above the state average), median rent at $1,469 a month, and owner-occupancy at 47.5%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11434 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 11434

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamaica, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11434.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 11434?

40.1

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

37.8%

Foreign-Born

White 2.3%
African American 78.4%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$77,598

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$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

$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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.2%

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

What does housing look like?

23,845

Total Housing Units

22,851

Occupied Units

994

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.5%
Renter 52.5%

$626,400

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11434 ranks #2 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 11434 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 11434 ranks #7 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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