ZIP Code 11435
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Jamaica · Queens County · New York
- Population
- 53,687
- Median income
- $79,710
- Median home value
- $547,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.5%
- Land area
- 4.0 sq mi
13,561/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▲ 97% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
New York
ZIP code 11435 in Jamaica, New York has a population of 53,687. The median household income is $79,710, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $547,200, 97% above the US average. 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 11435 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Jamaica, Queens County, New York. The area is home to 53,687 residents, producing a population density of 13,561 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 11435 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 11435 sits at $79,710 (14% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $35,744. The poverty rate stands at 15.7% and the unemployment rate at 12.3%. On housing, the median home value is $547,200 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,842 per month, and 36.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 11435 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 47 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11435 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 11435
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11435.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
177 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
138 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
126 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 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 11435, 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
53,687
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
13,561
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 11435?
38.6
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
53.6%
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?
$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
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?
21,405
Total Housing Units
20,083
Occupied Units
1,322
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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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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