11103 ZIP Code — Astoria, NY
Queens County, New York
ZIP code 11103 is located in Astoria, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 0.69 square miles and serves a population of 34,752 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.
About ZIP code 11103
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $998,200. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($88,116) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
34,752
population
0.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11103 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11103
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11103. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Astoria | Acceptable |
| Astoria | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11102 Astoria (0.9 mi)
11106 Astoria (1 mi)
11377 Woodside (1 mi)
11370 East Elmhurst (1.1 mi)
11105 Astoria (1.2 mi)
11104 Sunnyside (1.3 mi)
11372 Jackson Heights (1.7 mi)
11101 Long Island City (1.7 mi)
10044 New York (2 mi)
10162 New York (2.1 mi)
11369 East Elmhurst (2.1 mi)
11120 Long Island City (2.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,752 |
| Population density | 50,365 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7623 |
| Longitude | -73.9121 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 718 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.1% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.0% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
34,752
Population
50,365
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$88,116
Median household income
$57,604
Per capita income
$998,200
Median home value
$2,042
Median monthly rent
16.3%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
5,515
Housing units
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
734
Under 5
768
443
5–9
463
556
10–14
581
618
15–19
645
945
20–24
987
5,059
25–34
5,287
2,884
35–44
3,014
2,064
45–54
2,156
1,008
55–59
1,053
745
60–64
779
1,228
65–74
1,283
480
75–84
502
230
85+
240
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,301 | 12.4% |
| 18 and over | 30,451 | 87.6% |
| 65 and over | 3,963 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.9%
Hispanic or Latino
16.1%
Asian
11.3%
Two or more races
9.8%
Other race
9.4%
Black or African American
2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,080 | 50.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,690 | 16.1% |
| Asian | 4,684 | 11.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,072 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 3,898 | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 923 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 95 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.1% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.8% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.0% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
6.9%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
12.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 12.7% |
| Median income | $88,116 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
2.4%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
29.5%
$1M+
49.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $998,200 |
| Median rent / month | $2,042 |
| Owner occupied | 16.3% |
| Renter occupied | 83.7% |
| Vacant | 16.2% |
| Single-family detached | 1.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 20.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 3.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 6.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 49.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 38.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 35.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 61.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 5.4% |
| 3 or more | 1.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.9% |
| Electricity | 12.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.2% |
| Fuel oil | 16.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,669 | 36.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,219 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,837 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,791 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,355 | 15.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,275 | 21.1% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.2% | 46.3% |
| Married | 43.2% | 37.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 5.0% | 6.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
19.9%
Some college, no degree
9.9%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
34.3%
Graduate / professional
18.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 333 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 304 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,501 | 25.2% |
| High school | 1,079 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,744 | 46.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.2%
Professional & management
17.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.1%
Finance & real estate
9.2%
Information
8.0%
Retail trade
7.2%
Other services
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Construction
4.3%
Public administration
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Manufacturing
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.6% |
| Service | 20.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.6% |
| Government | 9.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 13.0% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 62.2% |
| Walk | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 41.7 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
15.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.3% |
| Retirement income | 12.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.5% |
| High blood pressure | 20.9% |
| High cholesterol | 26.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 13.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.2% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 373 | 1.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 26.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.6% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,250 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 6,620 | 19.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,615 | 7.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,537 | 7.6% |
| Other languages | 913 | 2.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,048 | 60.6% |
| Born in same state | 20,176 | 58.1% |
| Born in different state | 13,824 | 39.8% |
| Foreign born | 872 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,704 | 39.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,364 | 53.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,109 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 1,117 | 3.2% |
| French | 1,013 | 2.9% |
| Irish | 365 | 1.1% |
| English | 160 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 105 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 77 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 62 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 50 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.6% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11103
What city is ZIP code 11103 in?
ZIP code 11103 is primarily assigned to Astoria, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11103 in?
ZIP code 11103 falls within Queens County, New York.
Is ZIP code 11103 mostly rentals?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 11103 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 11103?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11103?
The median home value in ZIP code 11103 is $998,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 11103?
ZIP code 11103 has an estimated population of 34,752 residents, with a density of 50,220 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11103 in?
ZIP code 11103 observes the EST timezone.