Long Island City, NY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 11101 serves a portion of Long Island City, New York, within Queens County. This community is home to approximately 33,422 residents, with a median age of 42.7 years. The median household income of $85,700 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $531,340 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 26% owner-occupied and 74% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Long Island City is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 158 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 27% and an unemployment rate of 7.7%, 11101 reflects the economic character of Queens County in New York.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 33,422 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,526 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $85,700 | ↑ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $531,340 | ↑ 76% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 158 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 11.8% | ↑ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 27% | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.7 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 26% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 74% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,037 | — |