CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 557
New York · Queens County · 3,386 residents · 0.092 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Queens County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 557 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,636. Population has fallen 18% since 2020, a loss of 723 residents. Median home value is $834,700.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,386
−18%since 2020
from 4,109 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
36,804 / sq mi
−18%since 2020
from 44,663 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+10%since 2020
from 32.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$101,636
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,615 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,930
+56%since 2020
from $28,236 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+15%since 2020
from 0.340 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
Information6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
Other services5.1%
Public administration4.6%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$834,700
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $887,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,093
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,577 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
79.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
−26%since 2020
from 11.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(1,379)
Black2.9%(121)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(2,393)
Asian5.1%(208)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score68.1%(2,798)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(1,427)
Black2%(67)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(1,651)
Asian5.2%(177)
Other1.9%(64)
Diversity Score72.6%(2,460)
Diversity Score
73
+7%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.9% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
45.1 min
−1%since 2020
from 45.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
48.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
55.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 74.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Female
53.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Foreign born
44.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 35.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,386 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $101,636 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $834,700, and the typical rent is about $2,093 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 9.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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