11109 ZIP Code — Long Island City, NY

Queens County, New York

ZIP code 11109 is located in Long Island City, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 0.05 square miles and serves a population of 7,280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.

About ZIP code 11109

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $544,600. Renters make up the majority at 75%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($173,939) 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 professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 84% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 11109 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

7,280

population

0.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

11109 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 11109

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11109. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Long Island City	Acceptable
Long Island City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

11120 Long Island City (0.4 mi) 10017 New York (1 mi) 10016 New York (1.1 mi) 10114 New York (1.1 mi) 10109 New York (1.1 mi) 10102 New York (1.1 mi) 10022 New York (1.1 mi) 10170 New York (1.1 mi) 11101 Long Island City (1.1 mi) 10178 New York (1.2 mi) 10087 New York (1.2 mi) 10081 New York (1.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,280
Population density	145,600 / sq mi
State FIPS	36
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7445
Longitude	-73.9577
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	8.1%	35.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	14.7%	29.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	26.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	42.8%	8.6%	11.5%

Demographics & statistics

7,280

Population

145,600

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$173,939

Median household income

$99,130

Per capita income

$544,600

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

25.3%

Home ownership

2.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

2,357

Housing units

84.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

459

Under 5

419

266

5–9

242

10–14

15–19

102

20–24

1,083

25–34

989

992

35–44

906

425

45–54

387

163

55–59

149

60–64

133

65–74

122

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,484	20.4%
18 and over	5,796	79.6%
65 and over	399	5.5%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.4%

Asian 31.6%

Two or more races 9%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 1.7%

Black or African American 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,975	52.4%
Asian	2,400	31.6%
Two or more races	685	9%
Hispanic or Latino	306	4%
Other race	129	1.7%
Black or African American	91	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	8.1%	35.5%	37.0%
$50k – $100k	14.7%	29.6%	27.0%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	26.3%	24.4%
Over $200k	42.8%	8.6%	11.5%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 5.7%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k+ 43.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	5.7%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	17.3%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
$200k+	43.1%
Median income	$173,939

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 36.7%

$1M+ 19.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$544,600
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	25.3%
Renter occupied	74.7%
Vacant	31.3%
Single-family detached	0.5%
Large apartment buildings	97.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	52.3%
2000–2009	28.5%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.9%
1 bedroom	39.3%
2 bedrooms	45.6%
3 bedrooms	2.5%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	46.7%
1 vehicle	48.4%
2 vehicles	4.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.8%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	10.0%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,801	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	345	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	726	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	454	13.7%
Households with children under 18	1,039	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	460	13.8%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	25.1%
Married	55.4%	65.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	1.0%
Divorced	7.2%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 6.4%

Some college, no degree 7.3%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 40.4%

Graduate / professional 43.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.9%
Bachelor's or higher	84.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	248	21.5%
Kindergarten	29	2.5%
Elementary school	407	35.2%
High school	98	8.5%
College / grad school	373	32.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 31.0%

Finance & real estate 22.6%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Retail trade 7.0%

Information 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Public administration 4.8%

Construction 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 2.4%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	77.2%
Service	3.9%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.1%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	6.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	65.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	22.8%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.0

Poverty

All people 2.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.0%
Retirement income	6.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	18.5%
High blood pressure	13.4%
High cholesterol	19.5%
Diabetes	3.4%
Heart disease	1.8%
Stroke	0.8%
Asthma	7.6%
Arthritis	7.5%
Kidney disease	1.0%
Pulmonary disease	1.7%
Cancer	2.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.9%
Binge drinking	22.1%
No physical activity	14.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.1%
Depression	16.0%
Fair or poor health	4.6%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	4.0%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	72.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	4.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	1.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.4%
65 and over	17.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.1%
Public insurance	6.0%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,402	87.9%
Spanish	945	14.8%
Other Indo-European	87	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	158	2.5%
Other languages	700	10.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,378	60.1%
Born in same state	4,285	58.9%
Born in different state	2,839	39.0%
Foreign born	93	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	2,902	39.9%
Not a US citizen	870	30.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	688	9.5%
French	310	4.3%
Arab	90	1.2%
Norwegian	60	0.8%
English	53	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	44	0.6%
Irish	23	0.3%
Dutch	18	0.2%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11109

What city is ZIP code 11109 in?

ZIP code 11109 is primarily assigned to Long Island City, New York.

What county is ZIP code 11109 in?

ZIP code 11109 falls within Queens County, New York.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 11109?

84% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 11109 mostly rentals?

75% of occupied units in ZIP code 11109 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 11109?

The median household income in ZIP code 11109 is $173,939, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11109?

The median home value in ZIP code 11109 is $544,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 11109 in?

ZIP code 11109 observes the EST timezone.