11434

Jamaica, NY

Total Population

68,182

Median Household Income

$71,728

Median Home Value

$551,800

Median Rent

$1,375

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$71,728

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$551,800

101.1% above state median

Rent

$1,375

100% above state median

Median Age

40.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Jamaica, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 9.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$71,728

-4.6% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,249,621

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.84 people

Total Households

22,986

Family Households

32.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

54.4%

#2 Industry

Finance

13.4%

#3 Industry

Arts,

9.9%

Total Employed Residents:15,299

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

19.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

1.2%

339 workers

Public Transit

43.1%

12,196 workers

Total Commuting Workers:28,284

Commute Insights

Significant portion face long commutes (over 60 minutes)

Good public transit usage (43.1% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

90.4%

30,475 employed

Labor Force

33,730

3,230 unemployed

Median Age

40.0 years

Per Capita Income

$34,177

Poverty Rate

12.0%

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