11434 ZIP Code — Jamaica, NY
Queens County, New York
ZIP code 11434 is located in Jamaica, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 3.25 square miles and serves a population of 68,182 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.
About ZIP code 11434
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $551,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $71,728. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 49 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
68,182
population
3.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11434 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11434
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | Acceptable |
| Jamaica | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11436 Jamaica (1.1 mi)
11437 Jamaica (1.4 mi)
11413 Springfield Gardens (1.5 mi)
11412 Saint Albans (1.5 mi)
11433 Jamaica (1.6 mi)
11499 Jamaica (2 mi)
11425 Jamaica (2 mi)
11451 Jamaica (2 mi)
11405 Jamaica (2 mi)
11439 Jamaica (2 mi)
11422 Rosedale (2.2 mi)
11420 South Ozone Park (2.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 68,182 |
| Population density | 20,979 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6762 |
| Longitude | -73.7750 |
| 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 | 38.2% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
68,182
Population
20,979
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$71,728
Median household income
$34,177
Per capita income
$551,800
Median home value
$1,375
Median monthly rent
48.2%
Home ownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unemployment
1,141
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,888
Under 5
2,331
1,980
5–9
2,444
1,832
10–14
2,262
1,979
15–19
2,443
1,836
20–24
2,267
3,795
25–34
4,686
3,912
35–44
4,830
4,345
45–54
5,364
2,149
55–59
2,653
2,075
60–64
2,562
2,822
65–74
3,483
1,269
75–84
1,567
630
85+
778
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,461 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 52,721 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 10,549 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
72.1%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Other race
6.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
White
3.6%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 54,552 | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,481 | 9.9% |
| Other race | 4,746 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,025 | 5.3% |
| White | 2,687 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 2,039 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 133 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.2% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
7.8%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $71,728 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.9%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
1.5%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
$500k–$1M
52.2%
$1M+
6.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $551,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,375 |
| Owner occupied | 48.2% |
| Renter occupied | 51.8% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 30.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 31.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 27.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 27.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.1% |
| 3 or more | 8.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.5% |
| Electricity | 8.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 6.4% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,449 | 32.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 911 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,610 | 15.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 11,016 | 47.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,234 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,463 | 36.8% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.4% | 44.9% |
| Married | 39.4% | 29.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
7.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 933 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 695 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 7,074 | 40.0% |
| High school | 3,675 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 5,312 | 30.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.3%
Transportation & utilities
15.9%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Retail trade
7.7%
Public administration
7.6%
Professional & management
6.7%
Other services
5.0%
Construction
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Manufacturing
1.8%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 25.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.8% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.0% |
| Government | 24.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 46.0% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 41.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 4.9% |
| Other means | 2.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 48.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.2%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 36.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 20.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.0% |
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| No physical activity | 32.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.7% |
| Depression | 15.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 83.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.7% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,619 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.1% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 63,963 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 4,527 | 7.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,062 | 3.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,967 | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 176 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,977 | 66.0% |
| Born in same state | 43,896 | 64.4% |
| Born in different state | 38,692 | 56.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,081 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 23,205 | 34.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 17,290 | 74.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,101 | 3.1% |
| Italian | 209 | 0.3% |
| French | 100 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 30 | 0% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 18 | 0% |
| English | 15 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.7% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11434
What part of Jamaica is ZIP code 11434?
ZIP code 11434 covers a portion of Jamaica, New York, within Queens County.
What county is ZIP code 11434 in?
ZIP code 11434 falls within Queens County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11434?
The median home value in ZIP code 11434 is $551,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 11434?
ZIP code 11434 has an estimated population of 68,182 residents, with a density of 21,011 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11434?
The median household income in ZIP code 11434 is $71,728, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 11434 in?
ZIP code 11434 observes the EST timezone.