11436 ZIP Code
Jamaica, New york
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 11436 |
| City/Town: | Jamaica |
| County: | Queens |
| State: | New york |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,349 |
| Median Household Income: | $87,685 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,755 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,463 |
| Median Home Value: | $573,500 |
| Land Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.6759, -73.7966 |
Population Information (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,349 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,182 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,167 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 912 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,297 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,284 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,389 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,585 | 7.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,554 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,639 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,893 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,748 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,283 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,694 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 746 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 325 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $573,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,018 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,463 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,136 | 94.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 327 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,151 | 67.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,985 | 32.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,882 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 989 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,274 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,391 | 36.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,855 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,022 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,224 | 14.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,127 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (11436 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $87,685 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $110,683 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,146 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,755 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,737 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,883 | 92.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 826 | 7.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,845 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,257 | 75.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,210 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 415 | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 734 | 3.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 13,430 | 62.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 137 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,371 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,716 | 17.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,961 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,285 | 24.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,758 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 125 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 754 | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,872 | 8.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (11436 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 330 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 115 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 318 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 404 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 546 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 856 | 14.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 950 | 15.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,223 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 624 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 770 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (11436 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,144 | 47.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 530 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,668 | 33.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 332 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 291 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 434 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 48.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (11436 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 565 | 5.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 184 | 1.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 985 | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,716 | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 186 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 636 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 853 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,548 | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 769 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 585 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 776 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,851 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,841 | 60.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,928 | 41.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,467 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (11436 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,176 | 84.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,983 | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,519 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 220 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 218 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 794 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (11436 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,598 | 55.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 812 | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,844 | 28.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 147 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 62 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (11436 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 92 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 351 | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 316 | 4.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 324 | 5.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 271 | 4.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,119 | 17.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 853 | 13.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 898 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,239 | 34.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (11436 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 122 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 275 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,710 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,451 | 53.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 676 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 229 | 3.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (11436 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,405 | 88.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 104 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 158 | 2.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 351 | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 59 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (11436 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,322 | 21.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,423 | 39.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,670 | 27.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 721 | 11.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (11436 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 60 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 33 | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3 | 0.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 111 | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,274 | 30.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,519 | 60.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 151 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (11436 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,822 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $939 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,018 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.58 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.38 |
Households (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,136 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,594 | 42.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,050 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 990 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,300 | 37.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,257 | 36.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,042 | 33.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (11436 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,452 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,917 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,638 | 43.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 183 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 530 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,909 | 46.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (11436 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,127 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 222 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 306 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,005 | 39.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,066 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,528 | 29.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,021 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 599 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,318 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,117 | 9.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 165 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,102 | 52.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 850 | 40.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (11436 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,751 | 92.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,425 | 6.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 881 | 61.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 491 | 34.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 223 | 15.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 53 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (11436 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,903 | 55.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 347 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,446 | 2722.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,446 | 2722.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,446 | 2722.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 154 | 44.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 404 | 116.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,467 | 2440.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 31 | 8.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (11436 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,437 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,501 | 80.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,936 | 19.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,881 | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,427 | 7.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 118 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 510 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (11436 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,136 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,805 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
Jamaica, NY11436