11436 ZIP Code — Jamaica, NY
Queens County, New York
ZIP code 11436 is located in Jamaica, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 0.80 square miles and serves a population of 21,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718/347.
About ZIP code 11436
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $573,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $87,685. 32% 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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
21,349
population
0.80
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11436 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11436
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jamaica | Acceptable |
| Jamaica | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11434 Jamaica (1.1 mi)
11451 Jamaica (1.2 mi)
11439 Jamaica (1.2 mi)
11405 Jamaica (1.2 mi)
11499 Jamaica (1.2 mi)
11425 Jamaica (1.2 mi)
11420 South Ozone Park (1.2 mi)
11433 Jamaica (1.5 mi)
11419 South Richmond Hill (1.6 mi)
11435 Jamaica (1.8 mi)
11437 Jamaica (2.1 mi)
11412 Saint Albans (2.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,349 |
| Population density | 26,686 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.80 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6764 |
| Longitude | -73.7968 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 718/347 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
21,349
Population
26,686
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$87,685
Median household income
$34,596
Per capita income
$573,500
Median home value
$2,018
Median monthly rent
67.6%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
1,151
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
435
Under 5
477
619
5–9
678
612
10–14
672
663
15–19
726
756
20–24
829
1,695
25–34
1,859
1,259
35–44
1,380
1,380
45–54
1,513
834
55–59
914
612
60–64
671
808
65–74
886
356
75–84
390
155
85+
170
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,300 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 17,049 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,765 | 13.0% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
50.4%
Hispanic or Latino
19.8%
Other race
14%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian
5.1%
White
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 13,430 | 50.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,285 | 19.8% |
| Other race | 3,716 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 1,961 | 7.4% |
| Asian | 1,371 | 5.1% |
| White | 734 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 137 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.5% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
14.0%
$75k–$100k
15.5%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 12.5% |
| Median income | $87,685 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$200k–$300k
2.7%
$300k–$500k
30.7%
$500k–$1M
60.7%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $573,500 |
| Median rent / month | $2,018 |
| Owner occupied | 67.6% |
| Renter occupied | 32.4% |
| Vacant | 5.1% |
| Single-family detached | 55.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 34.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% |
| 3 or more | 11.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 88.1% |
| Electricity | 2.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 5.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,594 | 42.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 252 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 990 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,300 | 37.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,257 | 36.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,042 | 33.3% |
| Average household size | 3.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.3% | 41.6% |
| Married | 43.0% | 36.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
36.2%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
6.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.9%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 222 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 306 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,005 | 39.1% |
| High school | 1,066 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,528 | 29.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.6%
Transportation & utilities
15.8%
Retail trade
9.1%
Professional & management
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Public administration
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Other services
5.4%
Construction
5.2%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.8% |
| Service | 29.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 49.5% |
| Carpool | 5.1% |
| Public transit | 35.3% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 48.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
12.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 33.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.7% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.7% |
| Visited dentist | 55.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 599 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.9% |
| No insurance | 6.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,437 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 1,619 | 7.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 842 | 4.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 614 | 3.0% |
| Other languages | 85 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,903 | 55.8% |
| Born in same state | 11,556 | 54.1% |
| Born in different state | 10,476 | 49.1% |
| Foreign born | 347 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,446 | 44.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,163 | 65.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 955 | 4.5% |
| Italian | 74 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 32 | 0.1% |
| English | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.7% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11436
What city is ZIP code 11436 in?
ZIP code 11436 is primarily assigned to Jamaica, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11436 in?
ZIP code 11436 falls within Queens County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11436?
The median home value in ZIP code 11436 is $573,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 11436?
ZIP code 11436 has an estimated population of 21,349 residents, with a density of 26,753 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11436?
The median household income in ZIP code 11436 is $87,685, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 11436 in?
ZIP code 11436 observes the EST timezone.