ZIP Code 11434
standardSource:
Jamaica · Queens County · New York
- Population
- 59,129
- Median income
- $77,598
- Median home value
- $626,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.2%
- Land area
- 8.5 sq mi
6,985/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▲ 125% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
New York
ZIP code 11434 in Jamaica, New York has a population of 59,129. The median household income is $77,598, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $626,400, 125% above the US average. 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11434 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.5 square miles in Jamaica, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 59,129 residents, producing a population density of 6,985 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 11434 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11434 sits at $77,598 (16% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,989. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $626,400 (66% above the state average) with median rent at $1,469 per month, and 47.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11434 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 11434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$35,989
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
48.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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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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