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Jamaica, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11435

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

53,687
13,561/sq mi
$79,710
Median income
$547,200
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jamaica pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
13,561
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11435 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11435 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jamaica, Queens County, New York, with 53,687 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 13,561 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11435 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,710 (14% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,744. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 12.3%. The typical home here is valued at $547,200 (45% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,842 monthly, and 36.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 47 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 11435, plus 6 more within Queens County, give a clearer read than the 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 11435

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamaica, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11435.

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 11435, 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

53,687

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

13,561

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11435?

38.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

53.6%

Foreign-Born

White 12.0%
African American 23.6%
Asian 24.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%

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?

$79,710

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$35,744

Per Capita Income

15.7%

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Unemployment Rate

46.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11435 ranks nationally

Jamaica, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,710 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

21,405

Total Housing Units

20,083

Occupied Units

1,322

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.0%
Renter 64.0%

$547,200

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$1,842

Median Rent

1953

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

387

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+287%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11435 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +287% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.7% 315
2021 +1.4% 319
2022 +6.9% 341
2023 +5.0% 358
2024 +8.0% 387

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 982 business establishments in ZIP 11435, employing approximately 9,131 people with a combined annual payroll of $439,991,000.

982

Businesses

9,131

Employees

$440.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 177 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 138 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 126 12.8%
Health care and social assistance 116 11.8%
Construction 105 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 69 7.0%
Wholesale trade 39 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 34 3.5%
Finance and insurance 30 3.0%
Manufacturing 15 1.5%
Information 10 1.0%
Educational services 9 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.4%

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 11435 vs 11451 →

ZIP 11435 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 11435 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 11435 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 11435 ranks #6 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 0.7 mi
11415 Kew Gardens, NY 19,341 1.1 mi
11419 South Richmond Hill, NY 47,211 1.1 mi
11433 Jamaica, NY 32,687 1.2 mi
11418 Richmond Hill, NY 36,256 1.4 mi
11424 Jamaica, NY 0 1.3 mi
11432 Jamaica, NY 60,809 1.3 mi
11420 South Ozone Park, NY 44,354 2.0 mi
11436 Jamaica, NY 17,949 1.9 mi
11367 Flushing, NY 41,047 2.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11435 in? ▼
ZIP code 11435 (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 11435? ▼
ZIP code 11435 in Jamaica, NY has a population of 53,687 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11435? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11435 is $79,710, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11435? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11435 is $547,200, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11435? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11435 is Asian at 24.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11435? ▼
ZIP code 11435 has 982 business establishments employing approximately 9,131 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11435? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11435 are: Retail trade (177), Other services (except public administration) (138), Accommodation and food services (126). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11435? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11435 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 287%. 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 11435? ▼
In ZIP code 11435, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 11435? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11435 is 46.6 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 11435? ▼
In ZIP code 11435, approximately 36.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11435? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11435 is 15.7% 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.