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New York city, NY

ZIP 11218 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in New York city, NY (11218)

Median Income
$95,916

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+3,080
Wealth inflow
Population
71,313
Unemployment
6.0%
2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,080 for ZIP 11218 (New York city, NY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
6.0%+62% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
4.7%-23% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.9%+36% vs US avg
x
1,982
Establishments
30,451
Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
  • Construction5.1%
  • Manufacturing2.1%
  • Wholesale trade1.9%
  • Retail trade8.3%
  • Transportation, utilities5.8%
  • Information7.0%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate5.9%
  • Professional, scientific, management15.4%
  • Education, health care, social30.3%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services8.2%
  • Other services6.0%
  • Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$95,916
Unemployment6.0%
Establishments1,982
Employees30,451