11420 ZIP Code — South Ozone Park, NY
Queens County, New York
ZIP code 11420 is located in South Ozone Park, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 2.11 square miles and serves a population of 51,153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.
About ZIP code 11420
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 $654,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $97,919. 30% 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 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
51,153
population
2.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11420 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11420
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11420. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Ozone Park | Acceptable |
| South Ozone Park | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11419 South Richmond Hill (1 mi)
11436 Jamaica (1.2 mi)
11451 Jamaica (1.4 mi)
11439 Jamaica (1.4 mi)
11499 Jamaica (1.4 mi)
11405 Jamaica (1.4 mi)
11425 Jamaica (1.4 mi)
11417 Ozone Park (1.4 mi)
11414 Howard Beach (1.7 mi)
11416 Ozone Park (1.8 mi)
11418 Richmond Hill (1.8 mi)
11435 Jamaica (1.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,153 |
| Population density | 24,243 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6747 |
| Longitude | -73.8192 |
| 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 | 29.4% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
51,153
Population
24,243
People per sq mi
40.9
Median age
$97,919
Median household income
$32,695
Per capita income
$654,700
Median home value
$1,969
Median monthly rent
71.8%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
9.0%
Unemployment
3,194
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,274
Under 5
1,213
1,125
5–9
1,071
1,340
10–14
1,277
1,578
15–19
1,502
1,805
20–24
1,720
4,264
25–34
4,060
2,901
35–44
2,763
3,791
45–54
3,611
2,426
55–59
2,311
2,149
60–64
2,047
2,232
65–74
2,126
1,084
75–84
1,033
230
85+
220
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,180 | 17.9% |
| 18 and over | 41,973 | 82.1% |
| 65 and over | 6,925 | 13.5% |
| Median age | 40.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
25.8%
Hispanic or Latino
23%
Black or African American
17.1%
Other race
13.1%
Two or more races
12.5%
White
6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17,131 | 25.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,287 | 23% |
| Black or African American | 11,379 | 17.1% |
| Other race | 8,692 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 8,281 | 12.5% |
| White | 4,497 | 6.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,039 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.4% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.8% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.9% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 10.9% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.9% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $97,919 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
2.5%
$300k–$500k
14.5%
$500k–$1M
70.4%
$1M+
8.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $654,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,969 |
| Owner occupied | 71.8% |
| Renter occupied | 28.2% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 50.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 43.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% |
| 3 or more | 15.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 83.0% |
| Electricity | 4.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 7.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,793 | 56.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 762 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,067 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,214 | 23.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,079 | 36.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,952 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 3.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.2% | 36.3% |
| Married | 48.4% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.8%
Some HS, no diploma
9.0%
HS graduate
32.4%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 589 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 761 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,704 | 32.5% |
| High school | 2,611 | 22.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,721 | 32.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.4%
Transportation & utilities
15.1%
Retail trade
11.0%
Professional & management
8.7%
Construction
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Other services
5.7%
Public administration
5.0%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.8% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 14.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.4% |
| Carpool | 7.2% |
| Public transit | 34.9% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 46.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
13.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 32.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.4% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 56.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 14.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 782 | 1.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.4% |
| 65 and over | 26.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.5% |
| Public insurance | 38.6% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,666 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 6,107 | 12.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,825 | 5.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,531 | 5.2% |
| Other languages | 687 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,229 | 47.4% |
| Born in same state | 22,868 | 44.7% |
| Born in different state | 21,354 | 41.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,361 | 2.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 26,924 | 52.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 18,664 | 69.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 873 | 1.7% |
| Italian | 208 | 0.4% |
| French | 70 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 12 | 0% |
| English | 10 | 0% |
| Polish | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.0% |
| Internet access | 96.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11420
What part of South Ozone Park is ZIP code 11420?
ZIP code 11420 covers a portion of South Ozone Park, New York, within Queens County.
What county is ZIP code 11420 in?
ZIP code 11420 falls within Queens County, New York.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11420?
The median home value in ZIP code 11420 is $654,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 11420?
ZIP code 11420 has an estimated population of 51,153 residents, with a density of 24,266 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11420?
The median household income in ZIP code 11420 is $97,919, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 11420 in?
ZIP code 11420 observes the EST timezone.