11435 ZIP Code — Jamaica, NY
Queens County, New York
ZIP code 11435 is located in Jamaica, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 1.51 square miles and serves a population of 59,961 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 347/917/929/718.
About ZIP code 11435
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $525,000. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $76,915.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.
59,961
population
1.51
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11435 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11435
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | Acceptable |
| Jamaica | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11499 Jamaica (0.7 mi)
11439 Jamaica (0.7 mi)
11405 Jamaica (0.7 mi)
11451 Jamaica (0.7 mi)
11425 Jamaica (0.7 mi)
11419 South Richmond Hill (1.1 mi)
11418 Richmond Hill (1.1 mi)
11415 Kew Gardens (1.2 mi)
11433 Jamaica (1.2 mi)
11432 Jamaica (1.4 mi)
11436 Jamaica (1.8 mi)
11420 South Ozone Park (1.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59,961 |
| Population density | 39,709 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.51 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.7010 |
| Longitude | -73.8100 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 347/917/929/718 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
59,961
Population
39,709
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$76,915
Median household income
$33,857
Per capita income
$525,000
Median home value
$1,775
Median monthly rent
35.2%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
11.3%
Unemployment
1,008
Housing units
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,447
Under 5
2,390
1,743
5–9
1,703
1,658
10–14
1,619
1,567
15–19
1,531
1,724
20–24
1,684
5,595
25–34
5,463
3,823
35–44
3,733
4,003
45–54
3,909
2,085
55–59
2,036
1,701
60–64
1,661
2,322
65–74
2,267
1,254
75–84
1,225
414
85+
404
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,336 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 46,625 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,886 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
25.1%
Other race
21.9%
Black or African American
18.7%
Asian
17.3%
White
12%
Two or more races
4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 20,091 | 25.1% |
| Other race | 17,518 | 21.9% |
| Black or African American | 14,971 | 18.7% |
| Asian | 13,860 | 17.3% |
| White | 9,595 | 12% |
| Two or more races | 3,416 | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 601 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
7.9%
$35k–$50k
8.7%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $76,915 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
1.9%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k–$300k
12.7%
$300k–$500k
24.1%
$500k–$1M
43.4%
$1M+
9.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $525,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,775 |
| Owner occupied | 35.2% |
| Renter occupied | 64.8% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 12.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 44.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 30.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 37.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 13.4% |
| 3 or more | 3.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 82.5% |
| Electricity | 4.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 9.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,515 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,198 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,725 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,912 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,524 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,558 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 3.04 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.3% | 42.4% |
| Married | 48.9% | 43.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 6.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
21.9%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
8.0%
Bachelor's degree
20.8%
Graduate / professional
12.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 816 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 606 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 5,502 | 41.1% |
| High school | 2,588 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,874 | 28.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.6%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Retail trade
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Professional & management
9.1%
Construction
8.3%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Other services
5.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Manufacturing
3.8%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.5% |
| Service | 23.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 14.8% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 29.4% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 48.6% |
| Walk | 6.0% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 45.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.4%
Under 18 years
16.6%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
20.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.8% |
| Retirement income | 14.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 13.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 28.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 16.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 32.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.7% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 20.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 627 | 1.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.0% |
| Public insurance | 49.0% |
| No insurance | 8.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,124 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 18,170 | 33.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 8,577 | 15.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7,586 | 13.8% |
| Other languages | 1,624 | 2.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,655 | 49.5% |
| Born in same state | 28,127 | 46.9% |
| Born in different state | 25,473 | 42.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,528 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 30,306 | 50.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 18,037 | 59.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 717 | 1.2% |
| Italian | 612 | 1% |
| French | 112 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 74 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 70 | 0.1% |
| English | 59 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 18 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.3% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11435
What part of Jamaica is ZIP code 11435?
ZIP code 11435 covers a portion of Jamaica, New York, within Queens County.
What county is ZIP code 11435 in?
ZIP code 11435 falls within Queens County, New York.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 11435?
Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 11435 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 11435 mostly rentals?
65% of occupied units in ZIP code 11435 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11435?
The median home value in ZIP code 11435 is $525,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 11435?
ZIP code 11435 has an estimated population of 59,961 residents, with a density of 39,683 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11435 in?
ZIP code 11435 observes the EST timezone.