11385 ZIP Code — Ridgewood, NY
Queens County, New York
ZIP code 11385 is located in Ridgewood, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 3.62 square miles and serves a population of 105,521 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.
About ZIP code 11385
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 $834,400. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $85,127.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 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 26% of households.
105,521
population
3.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11385 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11385
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11385. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ridgewood | Acceptable |
| Ridgewood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11421 Woodhaven (1.3 mi)
11379 Middle Village (1.4 mi)
11208 Brooklyn (1.7 mi)
11416 Ozone Park (1.8 mi)
11207 Brooklyn (2 mi)
11237 Brooklyn (2 mi)
11374 Rego Park (2 mi)
11378 Maspeth (2.3 mi)
11417 Ozone Park (2.3 mi)
11221 Brooklyn (2.5 mi)
11418 Richmond Hill (2.6 mi)
11233 Brooklyn (2.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 105,521 |
| Population density | 29,149 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.62 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6982 |
| Longitude | -73.8804 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 718 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.0% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
105,521
Population
29,149
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$85,127
Median household income
$38,280
Per capita income
$834,400
Median home value
$1,857
Median monthly rent
30.1%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
14,228
Housing units
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,991
Under 5
3,036
2,676
5–9
2,716
3,135
10–14
3,183
2,720
15–19
2,762
3,883
20–24
3,942
9,795
25–34
9,945
7,617
35–44
7,734
7,131
45–54
7,239
3,288
55–59
3,338
2,843
60–64
2,886
3,801
65–74
3,859
1,630
75–84
1,654
852
85+
865
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20,911 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 84,610 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 12,661 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.7%
Hispanic or Latino
20.9%
Other race
11.5%
Two or more races
11.2%
Asian
5.5%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,674 | 47.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27,862 | 20.9% |
| Other race | 15,378 | 11.5% |
| Two or more races | 14,873 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 7,289 | 5.5% |
| Black or African American | 3,867 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 440 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.4% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.0% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.7% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
9.7%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k+
9.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.6% |
| Median income | $85,127 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
2.6%
$300k–$500k
8.4%
$500k–$1M
56.2%
$1M+
28.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $834,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,857 |
| Owner occupied | 30.1% |
| Renter occupied | 69.9% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 5.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 1.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 60.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 43.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 13.1% |
| 3 or more | 3.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.6% |
| Electricity | 7.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 8.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15,661 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,671 | 9.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 7,224 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,611 | 28.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10,639 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,581 | 25.8% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.3% | 41.3% |
| Married | 45.1% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
29.2%
Some college, no degree
13.7%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
10.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,805 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1,284 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 8,986 | 37.7% |
| High school | 4,201 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 7,544 | 31.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Professional & management
14.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Construction
10.3%
Retail trade
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Other services
6.1%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Information
3.5%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.6% |
| Service | 22.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 25.8% |
| Carpool | 4.0% |
| Public transit | 50.6% |
| Walk | 5.8% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 44.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
18.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.8% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 16.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 19.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,503 | 1.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.1% |
| No insurance | 11.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 99,494 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 25,340 | 25.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 14,322 | 14.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8,463 | 8.5% |
| Other languages | 1,790 | 1.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 64,436 | 61.1% |
| Born in same state | 60,517 | 57.4% |
| Born in different state | 51,353 | 48.7% |
| Foreign born | 3,919 | 3.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 41,085 | 38.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 22,277 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,952 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 4,174 | 4% |
| French | 1,555 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 526 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 272 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 185 | 0.2% |
| English | 184 | 0.2% |
| German | 111 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 65 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11385
What part of Ridgewood is ZIP code 11385?
ZIP code 11385 covers a portion of Ridgewood, New York, within Queens County.
What county is ZIP code 11385 in?
ZIP code 11385 falls within Queens County, New York.
Is ZIP code 11385 mostly rentals?
70% of occupied units in ZIP code 11385 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 11385?
Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 11385 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11385?
The median home value in ZIP code 11385 is $834,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 11385?
ZIP code 11385 has an estimated population of 105,521 residents, with a density of 29,190 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 11385 in?
ZIP code 11385 observes the EST timezone.