11421 ZIP Code — Woodhaven, NY
Queens County, New York
ZIP code 11421 is located in Woodhaven, New York, within Queens County. It covers approximately 1.29 square miles and serves a population of 41,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 718.
About ZIP code 11421
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 $665,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
The gap between median ($81,324) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 48 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 33% of households.
41,552
population
1.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
11421 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 11421
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 11421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Woodhaven | Acceptable |
| Woodhaven | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
11416 Ozone Park (0.6 mi)
11417 Ozone Park (1.3 mi)
11385 Ridgewood (1.3 mi)
11418 Richmond Hill (1.4 mi)
11208 Brooklyn (1.5 mi)
11415 Kew Gardens (1.7 mi)
11419 South Richmond Hill (1.8 mi)
11379 Middle Village (2.2 mi)
11374 Rego Park (2.2 mi)
11375 Forest Hills (2.2 mi)
11420 South Ozone Park (2.3 mi)
11414 Howard Beach (2.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,552 |
| Population density | 32,211 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 36 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6929 |
| Longitude | -73.8568 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 718 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.5% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.9% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.5% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Demographics & statistics
41,552
Population
32,211
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$81,324
Median household income
$32,893
Per capita income
$665,300
Median home value
$1,903
Median monthly rent
52.1%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
7,120
Housing units
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,224
Under 5
1,175
1,078
5–9
1,035
1,191
10–14
1,144
1,316
15–19
1,265
1,527
20–24
1,467
2,811
25–34
2,700
3,079
35–44
2,958
3,055
45–54
2,935
1,686
55–59
1,619
1,378
60–64
1,324
1,890
65–74
1,816
670
75–84
644
288
85+
277
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,587 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 32,965 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,585 | 13.4% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
32.4%
Other race
19.4%
White
18%
Two or more races
14%
Asian
12.2%
Black or African American
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 19,903 | 32.4% |
| Other race | 11,927 | 19.4% |
| White | 11,079 | 18% |
| Two or more races | 8,626 | 14% |
| Asian | 7,504 | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,181 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 172 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.5% | 35.5% | 37.0% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 29.6% | 27.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.9% | 26.3% | 24.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.5% | 8.6% | 11.5% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
10.3%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
12.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 12.2% |
| Median income | $81,324 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
7.1%
$300k–$500k
11.6%
$500k–$1M
68.3%
$1M+
8.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $665,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,903 |
| Owner occupied | 52.1% |
| Renter occupied | 47.9% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 17.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.68 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 60.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 29.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.5% |
| 3 or more | 6.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.6% |
| Electricity | 3.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.4% |
| Fuel oil | 11.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,930 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 753 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,027 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,130 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,312 | 36.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,876 | 32.7% |
| Average household size | 3.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.6% | 37.9% |
| Married | 48.4% | 42.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.6%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
29.0%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
8.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.6%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 597 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 470 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 3,454 | 35.2% |
| High school | 2,320 | 23.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,958 | 30.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.3%
Professional & management
11.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Construction
8.8%
Retail trade
7.7%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Other services
4.7%
Public administration
3.2%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.4% |
| Service | 29.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 26.7% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 55.5% |
| Walk | 3.8% |
| Work from home | 6.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 47.7 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
8.9%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
9.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| High blood pressure | 24.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 15.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 32.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 23.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 58.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 836 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.5% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| No insurance | 10.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,153 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 12,959 | 33.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 8,929 | 22.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,453 | 3.7% |
| Other languages | 2,493 | 6.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,062 | 50.7% |
| Born in same state | 19,181 | 46.2% |
| Born in different state | 17,859 | 43.0% |
| Foreign born | 1,881 | 4.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 20,490 | 49.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 12,426 | 60.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 931 | 2.2% |
| Arab | 534 | 1.3% |
| French | 306 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 201 | 0.5% |
| English | 66 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 59 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.5% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 11421
What city is ZIP code 11421 in?
ZIP code 11421 is primarily assigned to Woodhaven, New York.
What county is ZIP code 11421 in?
ZIP code 11421 falls within Queens County, New York.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 11421?
Approximately 33% of households in ZIP code 11421 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 11421?
The median home value in ZIP code 11421 is $665,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 11421?
ZIP code 11421 has an estimated population of 41,552 residents, with a density of 32,336 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 11421?
The median household income in ZIP code 11421 is $81,324, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 11421 in?
ZIP code 11421 observes the EST timezone.