Queens, NY (central Queens) — Church Planting

This area covers approximately 3 miles x 6 miles in central Queens, NY.

The 2000 Census showed a total population of about 424,000 people. Minimal population growth is expected in these areas, so these population numbers should remain fairly stable. In 2000 the area was 45% Hispanic, 14% Black, and 20% Asian. In 1990, 34% of the population was 25 or under.

The 1990 Census showed that employment was largely in the areas of retail trades, manufacturing, and finance.

In 1990 the median home price was about $145,000. There were about 35,000 housing units (not counting apartments). Average rent was $536. The average home was built in 1948. There was an average of 2.78 people per household.

In 1990, 16.21% of the population had undergraduate or graduate degrees.

According to the current directories there do not appear to be any Southern Baptist, GARB, or BBF churches in the area.

For further information:

Right now it is difficult to put together 2000 Census data for this predefined area (set of zip codes). However, you can easily find the 2000 Census data for any city or county in the area. Go to www.census.gov and click on "American Fact Finder." For more religious information about the area, check the churches listed in the online yellow pages (such as qwestdex.com) or contact a local chamber of commerce. For precise growth projections, check the New York state data center website.

Map of Area | Map of Queens

Total 2000 Population 423,778   1990 Census Housing  
Hispanic 190,105 44.90% Median housing value $145,127
Black 60,995 14.40% Housing units 34,922
Asian 85,304 20.10% Average home built in 1948
      Average monthly rent $536
Population Trends     Average household size 2.78
1970 382,122      
1980 337,431 -11.70% 1990 Census Education  
1990 368,784 9.30% Undergrad or grad degrees  16.21%
2000 423,778 14.90%    
      1990 Census Age  
1990 Employment by Industry     Population 25 and under  34.00%
Retail trades 18.42%      
Manufacturing 15.84%      
Finance/ insurance/ real estate 10.16%      
Median household income $27,772      

Zip codes: 11221, 11237, 11372, 11373, 11377, 11378