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Far Rockaway, NY · standard

ZIP Code 11691

Queens County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

60,035
8,420/sq mi
$56,135
Median income
$677,000
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Far Rockaway pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
8,420
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 11691 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 11691 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York, with 60,035 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 8,420 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 11691 reports a modest median household income of $56,135 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $28,354. Poverty here runs at 21.9%, with unemployment measured at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $677,000 (79% above the state average) with median rent at $1,425 per month, and 27.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 43 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queens County, so you can benchmark 11691 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 11691

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Far Rockaway, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 11691.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 11691, Far Rockaway, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

60,035

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

8,420

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 11691?

37.4

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

33.9%

Foreign-Born

White 26.8%
African American 40.8%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,135

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$28,354

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

43.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 11691 ranks nationally

Far Rockaway, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,135 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

24,072

Total Housing Units

23,039

Occupied Units

1,033

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.7%
Renter 72.3%

$677,000

Median Home Value

+79% vs state

$1,425

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 11691 have decreased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 294
2021 +1.0% 297
2022 +6.7% 317
2023 +11.1% 352
2024 -2.6% 343

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 574 business establishments in ZIP 11691, employing approximately 12,827 people with a combined annual payroll of $627,947,000.

574

Businesses

12,827

Employees

$627.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 156 27.2%
Retail trade 100 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 77 13.4%
Accommodation and food services 53 9.2%
Construction 36 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 5.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.8%
Educational services 15 2.6%
Wholesale trade 14 2.4%
Finance and insurance 11 1.9%
Information 5 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 11691 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11691 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 11691 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 11691 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
11096 Inwood, NY 8,344 1.4 mi
11692 Arverne, NY 18,540 1.7 mi
11509 Atlantic Beach, NY 2,653 1.9 mi
11559 Lawrence, NY 8,176 2.3 mi
11516 Cedarhurst, NY 7,556 2.5 mi
11693 Far Rockaway, NY 11,916 2.9 mi
11430 Jamaica, NY 184 3.4 mi
11413 Springfield Gardens, NY 38,912 4.8 mi
11598 Woodmere, NY 13,328 3.3 mi
11422 Rosedale, NY 30,425 4.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 11691 in? ▼
ZIP code 11691 (Far Rockaway) is located in Queens County, New York. Queens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/queens-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 11691? ▼
ZIP code 11691 in Far Rockaway, NY has a population of 60,035 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 11691? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 11691 is $56,135, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 11691? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 11691 is $677,000, which is 143% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 11691? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 11691 is African American at 40.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 11691? ▼
ZIP code 11691 has 574 business establishments employing approximately 12,827 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 11691? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 11691 are: Health care and social assistance (156), Retail trade (100), Other services (except public administration) (77). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 11691? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 11691 decreased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 11691? ▼
In ZIP code 11691, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 11691? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 11691 is 43.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 11691? ▼
In ZIP code 11691, approximately 27.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 11691? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 11691 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.