11426 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 11426, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

11426 is a zip code in Queens County, New York, which covers Queens, with a total population of 20,959 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 11426 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 11426.

The estimated population of people living in 11426 is 20,959, with a median age of 44.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 11426 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,959
+3.64%
-0.98%
2020
20,222
 -1.47% -
2019
20,524
 -1.33% -
2018
20,801
 -1.72% -
2017
21,166
 - -

Population of 11426 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 11426 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
24.8%
30.3%
 -18.15%
Black/African American
6.7%
4.3%
 +55.81%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
20.1%
20.5%
 -1.95%
Asian
43.3%
42.1%
 +2.85%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
2%
 +105.00%
Other
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 11426 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 11426 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 11426 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 11426 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.1 +10.25% 42.4 +12.77% 44.4 +3.02%
2020 40 +3.9% 37.6 +2.17% 43.1 +6.95%
2019 38.5 -0.26% 36.8 -0.81% 40.3 +0.25%
2018 38.6 +0.52% 37.1 +0.82% 40.2 +0.5%
2017 38.4 - 36.8 - 40 -

The median age of the 11426 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 11426 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,336 +5.58% 1,304 -21.45% 1,400 1,016
10 to 19 1,284 +8.38% 1,145 -47.62% 1,371 662
20 to 29 1,629 -47.72% 1,553 0.53% 950 1,533
30 to 39 1,358 +10.94% 1,358 -1% 1,501 1,337
40 to 49 1,167 -16.33% 1,355 +0.91% 967 1,362
50 to 59 1,609 -0.019999999999999% 1,680 -21.5% 1,547 1,339
60 to 69 1,264 +21.02% 1,361 +14.13% 1,514 1,557
70+ 809 +59.27% 954 +49.78% 1,383 1,520

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 11426 zip code is $102,818.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 11426.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $124,083.00
  • 45 to 64
    $112,781.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,700.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 11426 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 11426, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 11426 is currently $123,526.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

14.72% of households in 11426 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 11426 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.20%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    16.82%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 11426 is $43,723.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 11426 by the total population of 11426.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 11426 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 11426 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.67%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 11426 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 11426 zip over the age of 16 is 17,273.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 11426 is 61.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 11426 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 763 28.40% 4.10%
20 to 24 years 1,098 78.50% 8.10%
25 to 29 years 1,385 83.20% 15.40%
30 to 34 years 1,448 91.30% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 2,596 91.60% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 2,529 85.80% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 1,480 79.50% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 1,416 59.60% 7.30%
65 to 74 years 3,007 31.80% 1.50%
75 years and over 1,551 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 11426. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,426 53.90% 5.20%
Black or African American 1,257 76.20% 11.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24 70.80% 52.90%
Asian 7,132 69.10% 3.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,008 67.30% 5.40%
Two or more races 1,426 67.00% 3.30%
Hispanic or Latino 3,466 65.10% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,636 52.00% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 11426 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 11426 is 10,600, with median earnings of $54,632.00.

Women in 11426 are earning approximately 96.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,600 $54,632.00
Male 5,471 $55,835.00
Female 5,129 $53,912.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 11426 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,149 $75,673.00
Business and Financial 585 $70,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 300 $74,286.00
Architecture and Engineering 97 $140,913.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 128 $56,436.00
Community and Social Service 227 $50,234.00
Legal 137 $72,891.00
Educational and Library 594 $54,493.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 360 $53,839.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,228 $85,913.00
Healthcare Support 297 $35,640.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 64 $43,750.00
Law Enforcement 152 $68,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 198 $16,600.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 833 $38,350.00
Personal Care and Service 163 $28,272.00
Sales 1,095 $16,862.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,076 $52,426.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 501 $64,479.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $87,857.00
Production 238 $55,521.00
Transportation and Material Moving 655 $53,972.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 11426 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 11426.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 660 $51,186.00 489 $111,406.00
Business and Financial 349 $74,083.00 236 $63,571.00
Computer and Mathematical 211 $74,107.00 89 $87,552.00
Architecture and Engineering 97 $140,913.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 37 $0.00 91 $57,420.00
Community and Social Service 85 $20,804.00 142 $55,833.00
Legal 0 $0.00 137 $72,891.00
Educational and Library 226 $78,421.00 368 $54,180.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $130,500.00 318 $53,632.00
Healthcare Practitioners 525 $103,063.00 703 $85,734.00
Healthcare Support 72 $103,571.00 225 $33,008.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 41 $51,172.00 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 117 $63,456.00 35 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 101 $23,179.00 97 $11,891.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 411 $36,776.00 422 $39,296.00
Personal Care and Service 51 $20,781.00 112 $28,676.00
Sales 467 $21,475.00 628 $15,071.00
Office and Administrative Support 191 $70,369.00 885 $44,107.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 501 $64,479.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 125 $88,155.00 5 $0.00
Production 175 $57,161.00 63 $17,872.00
Transportation and Material Moving 623 $54,139.00 32 $37,105.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,256 households in 11426, with an average household size of 3.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,990 families living in the 11426 zip code with an average family size of 3.8 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 11426:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,238 246 506 1,266
Average Household Size 3.88 3.83 3.65 1.28
Total Families 4,238 246 506 0
Average Household Size 3.86 3.79 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 4,990 families living in 11426, 4.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 11426:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,681 housing units in 11426.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,256 93.64%
Vacant 425 6.36%

24.22% of the total 6,681 housing units in 11426 are rental units. This is approximately 1,618 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,518 are occupied by the owner - or 67.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 11426 is $1,870.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 11426 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    120
  • Less than $500
    17
  • $500 to $999
    210
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    215
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    496
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    357
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    230
  • $3,000 or more
    93

Property Value

The median value of a property in 11426 is $595,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 11426 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    41
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    15
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    288
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    344
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    549
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,150
  • $1,000,000 or more
    123

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 11426. The chart below shows the number of properties in 11426 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,499
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,664
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,403
  • 1960 to 1969
    373
  • 1970 to 1979
    261
  • 1980 to 1989
    98
  • 1990 to 1999
    123
  • 2000 to 2009
    156
  • 2010 to 2013
    104
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 11426 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    712
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,104
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,592
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    848

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 11426 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 11426 that commute to work in a particular way.

40.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 11426.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    16
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    440
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    640
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    793
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,648
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    275
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,440
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    186
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    279
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,409
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,796
  • 90 or more minutes
    952

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 11426 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

States in 11426

If you want to see how the population and demographics of 11426 compare to other zip codes in New York, check out the list of all New York zip codes below: