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 High-density area
- $56,135
- Median income Below-median income area
- $677,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 11691 (Far Rockaway, NY) fell -2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 351.9 in 2023 to 342.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average New York ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,354. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $677,000 (79% above the average New York ZIP), with only 27.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,425.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queens County, so 11691 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
156 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 53
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Construction 36
Construction
36 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 11691?
37.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
33.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
24,072housing units
24,072
Total Housing Units
23,039
Occupied Units
1,033
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$677,000
Median Home Value
+79% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 11691 vs 11096 →
ZIP 11691 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11691
Far Rockaway (11691)
60,035 residents
- 11413
Springfield Gardens (11413)
38,912 residents
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
30,425 residents
- 11692 18,540
Arverne (11692)
18,540 residents
- 11598 13,328
Woodmere (11598)
13,328 residents
- 11693 11,916
Far Rockaway (11693)
11,916 residents
- 11096 8,344
Inwood (11096)
8,344 residents
- 11559 8,176
Lawrence (11559)
8,176 residents
- 11516 7,556
Cedarhurst (11516)
7,556 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 11691 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 11691 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 11598
Woodmere (11598)
$190,074 median income
- 11509
Atlantic Beach (11509)
$168,537 median income
- 11559
Lawrence (11559)
$142,830 median income
- 11413
Springfield Gardens (11413)
$118,440 median income
- 11422
Rosedale (11422)
$114,697 median income
- 11516
Cedarhurst (11516)
$104,331 median income
- 11096
Inwood (11096)
$93,421 median income
- 11693 $68,449
Far Rockaway (11693)
$68,449 median income
- 11691 $56,135
Far Rockaway (11691)
$56,135 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 11691, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (60,035 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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