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 High-density area
- $79,710
- Median income Near-median income area
- $547,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 33.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11435 (Jamaica, NY) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 358.1 in 2023 to 386.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,744. Unemployment is 12.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $547,200 (45% above the average New York ZIP), with only 36.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,842.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11435 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 11435
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jamaica, NY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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
21,405housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
60,809 residents
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
53,687 residents
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
47,211 residents
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
44,354 residents
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
41,047 residents
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
36,256 residents
- 11433
Jamaica (11433)
32,687 residents
- 11415 19,341
Kew Gardens (11415)
19,341 residents
- 11436 17,949
Jamaica (11436)
17,949 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11435 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11435 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11420
South Ozone Park (11420)
$100,006 median income
- 11419
South Richmond Hill (11419)
$93,399 median income
- 11418
Richmond Hill (11418)
$90,156 median income
- 11436
Jamaica (11436)
$88,047 median income
- 11415
Kew Gardens (11415)
$86,394 median income
- 11435
Jamaica (11435)
$79,710 median income
- 11433
Jamaica (11433)
$77,519 median income
- 11367
Flushing (11367)
$75,061 median income
- 11432
Jamaica (11432)
$74,096 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11435, 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 (53,687 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 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.
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