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Flushing, NY

11354

Queens County County · New York · Pop. 72,410

Last updated: May 2026

Population
72,410
Median Income
$69,140
Median Home
$315,258
Safety Grade
A+
Schools Grade
B+

Flushing, New York (ZIP code 11354) is home to approximately 72,410 residents. The median household income in 11354 is $69,140, which is 2% below the national average of $70,784. The cost of living in 11354 is reflected in its housing market - the median home value is $315,258 and the average rent is $1,108/month. 11354 has a violent crime rate of 246.0 per 100,000 residents, which is 35% below the national average - earning it a safety grade of A+. 11354 is served by with an average school rating of 7.5/10. Air quality in 11354 is rated Good with an average AQI of 42.1. The average commute time in 11354 is 26 minutes, 1 minutes below the national average. Compare 11354 vs national averages and nearby neighborhoods using our free ZipScore intelligence platform.

👥 Demographics

Median Age
36
Avg Household Size
2.57
Foreign Born
16.3%
College Degree+
45.7%
High School+
75.4%
Total Households
28,964

Race & Ethnicity

White
55.2%
Hispanic
14.7%
Black
18.7%
Asian
5.4%
Other
7.7%

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$69,140
National: $70,784
Per Capita Income
$44,941
Poverty Rate
13.1%
National: 11.6%
Median Family Income
N/A
Gini Coefficient
N/A
Food Stamp Recipients
N/A

Affordability Assessment: Renters in this area spend approximately 19% of their income on rent, which is considered very affordable. Home prices are moderately affordable at 4.6x the median income.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$315,258
National: $303,400
Median Rent/Month
$1,108
National: $1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.7%
Vacancy Rate
8.5%
Total Housing Units
28,964
Price-to-Rent Ratio
N/A

🔒 Safety & Crime

A+
Safety Grade: A+

Flushing (11354) has lower-than-average violent crime rates - 35% below the national average - making it a relatively safe place to live.

Violent Crime Rate
246.0 per 100k
National: 380.7
Property Crime Rate
1568.0 per 100k
National: 1,958.2
Murder Rate
6.30 per 100k
Robbery Rate
45.5 per 100k
Assault Rate
185.5 per 100k
Burglary Rate
383.6 per 100k

🎓 Schools & Education

B+
Education Grade: B+
4 schools · Avg rating: 7.5/10 · Student-teacher ratio: 16.5:1

Top Schools in 11354

SchoolTypeRatingStudents
Flushing High School public 8/10 459
St. Mary's School of Flushing public 8/10 453
Flushing Academy public 7/10 456
Flushing Charter School public 7/10 609

🌡️ Climate & Weather

Winter Avg
33°F
Annual Avg
50°F
Summer Avg
76°F
Sunny Days
183
Annual Rainfall
47.0"
Annual Snowfall
30.7"
Avg Humidity
64%
Climate Zone
northeast climate zone

🌫️ Air Quality

42.1
Avg AQI
Good
Grade
A-
PM2.5
5.6 µg/m³
Ozone
34.0 ppb
Good Air Days
254 days
Moderate Days
105 days
Unhealthy Days
29 days

⚠️ Natural Disaster Risk

A+
Overall Risk Grade: A+ · FEMA Flood Zone: X
Flood
Moderate
25/100
Earthquake
Low
5/100
Tornado
Low
3/100
Hurricane
Moderate
40/100
Wildfire
Low
2/100

🚗 Commute

Avg Commute
26 min
National: 27.6 min
Drive Alone
48.2%
Public Transit
20.8%
Work From Home
15.7%
Walk
9.4%
Bike
2.2%
Carpool
6.8%

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Pros and Cons of Living in Flushing, NY (11354)

Based on crime, housing, income, schools, and air quality data

✅ Pros

  • + Low crime rate - violent crime is 35% below the national average
  • + Good air quality - average AQI of 42.1 (rated "Good" by EPA standards)
  • + Strong schools - average school rating 7.5/10
  • + Low natural disaster risk - minimal risk of flooding, earthquakes, and severe weather

⚠️ Cons

No significant concerns identified based on available data.

Data sourced from US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and EPA. Individual experiences may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 11354

What is the population of 11354?

The population of ZIP code 11354 in Flushing, New York is approximately 72,410 people.

Is 11354 safe to live in?

Flushing (11354) has lower-than-average violent crime rates - 35% below the national average - making it a relatively safe place to live. Safety Grade: A+.

What is the median income in 11354?

The median household income in 11354 (Flushing, New York) is $69,140. The per capita income is $44,941. The US national median household income is $70,784.

What is the cost of living in 11354?

Renters in this area spend approximately 19% of their income on rent, which is considered very affordable. Home prices are moderately affordable at 4.6x the median income. Median home value: $315,258. Average rent: $1,108/month.

What are schools like in 11354?

Schools in 11354 receive an Education Grade of B+. There are 4 schools with an average rating of 7.5/10 and a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. See the full schools section above for individual school listings.

What is the crime rate in 11354?

The violent crime rate in 11354 is 246.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average of 380.7. Property crime rate: 1568.0 per 100k (national avg: 1,958.2).

What is the average rent in 11354?

The median monthly rent in 11354 (Flushing, New York) is $1,108/month. The national median rent is $1,163/month. This ZIP code is more affordable than the national average for renters.

What is the median home value in 11354?

The median home value in 11354 (Flushing, New York) is $315,258. The national median home value is $303,400.

Is 11354 a good place to live?

11354 (Flushing, New York) has a ZipScore of 66/100 - our composite score based on safety (25%), affordability (20%), schools (15%), air quality (10%), climate (10%), commute (10%), and disaster risk (10%). This is a good neighborhood with solid fundamentals.

What is the air quality in 11354?

The average Air Quality Index (AQI) in 11354 is 42.1 - rated Good by EPA standards. Average PM2.5 level: 5.6 µg/m³.

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Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), FBI Uniform Crime Report, EPA AirNow, FEMA National Risk Index, and Open-Meteo. Last updated: May 2026

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